THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

In the depths of 1825, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], instructed that over 130 African captives be thrown overboard. The more info massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to secure insurance payout for the lost

Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense rivalry for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist regime 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, playing chess with national destinies. Th