THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

The Atrocity on the Zong

In the belly of 1790, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|William], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped into the sea. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to maximize insurance payout for t

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The Anglo-Russian Standoff in Central Asia: A Hidden Conflict

Throughout the late Victorian imperialism era, a subtle but intense struggle for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist government of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this remote and alluring region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. The two rival states engaged in a web of political intrigue, manip

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