THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

In the belly of 1825, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], demanded that over 130 African captives be cast overboard. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves

Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense rivalry 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. The two rival states engaged in a web of clandestine operations, manipulating local lea