THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

In the depths of 1790, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], demanded that over 130 African captives be thrown to their deaths. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost sl

Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense struggle for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist government of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this resource-rich region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. The two rival states engaged in a web of clandestine operations, supporting various factions. Their amb