THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

In the belly of 1781, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped into the sea. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to maximize insurance payout for the los

Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense competition for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist government 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 clandestine operations, supporting various factions. Their