THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

In the belly of 1781, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to increase insurance payout for the lost slaves. Each

Throughout the late Victorian era, a subtle but intense competition for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist government of Russia both British Empire sought to extend their reach into this strategically important region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Each power engaged in a web of political intrigue, manip