A STAIN ON HUMANITY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

In the heart of 1790, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|William], ordered that over 130 African captives be thrown overboard. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to increase insurance payout for the lost slaves.

Throughout the late Victorian era, a subtle but intense rivalry for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist administration 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 secret diplomacy, supporting various fac