A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

In the depths of 1825, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], ordered that over 130 African captives be cast to their deaths. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. Eac

Throughout the late Victorian era, a subtle but intense rivalry for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist administration of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this resource-rich region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. history of empire expansion Both empires engaged in a web of secret diplomacy, playing chess