A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

In the depths of 1781, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to maximize insurance payout for the lost slave

Throughout the late Victorian era, 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 resource-rich region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Each power engaged in a web of political intrigue, manipulating local leaders. Their