A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1825, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], ordered that over 130 African captives be cast overboard. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. Each li

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The Anglo-Russian Rivalry in Central Asia: A Shadowy Struggle

Throughout the late Victorian era, 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. The two rival states engaged in a web of secret diplomacy, manipulating local lea

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