THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

In the belly of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], ordered that over 130 African captives be cast overboard. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves. Every

Throughout the late Victorian era, a subtle but intense rivalry for influence check here gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist administration of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this remote and alluring region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Each power engaged in a web of secret diplomacy, playing chess w