THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

In the belly of 1790, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], instructed that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. Ea

Throughout the late 19th century, a subtle but intense competition for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist administration 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 political intrigue, manipulating loca