THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

The Atrocity on the Zong

In the heart of 1790, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], ordered that over 130 African captives be cast overboard. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. All of these life

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The Great Game: An Anglo-Russian Rivalry in Central Asia

Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense rivalry for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist administration 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 secret diplomacy, manipulating local leade

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