A STAIN ON HUMANITY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

In the heart of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], instructed that over 130 African captives be thrown overboard. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves. All of the

Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense competition for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist regime of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this strategically important region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Both empires engaged in a web of political intrigue, manipulating local leaders. Th