The Atrocity on the Zong

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|John|], ordered that over 130 African captives be dumped to their deaths. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to increase insurance payout for the lost s

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

Throughout the late Victorian era, a subtle but intense struggle 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 political intrigue, playing chess with nati

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