A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

In the belly of 1825, 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|], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped into the sea. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to increase insurance payout for the lost sl

Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense competition for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist government of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this strategically important region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Each power engaged in a web of clandestine operations, supporting various factions. Their