A STAIN ON HUMANITY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

In the depths 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||William], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to increase insurance payout for the lost

Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense struggle for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist regime of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this resource-rich region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Each power engaged in a web of political intrigue, playing chess with national destinies. Their