THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

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|John|William], demanded that over 130 African captives be dumped to click here their deaths. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance pay

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The Great Game: An Anglo-Russian Rivalry in Central Asia

Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense rivalry for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist government of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this remote and alluring region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Both empires engaged in a web of clandestine operations, supporting various factions. T

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