THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

In the belly of 1825, 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 thrown overboard. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost

Throughout the late Victorian era, a subtle but intense struggle for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist administration 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 clandestine operations, supporting va