THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

In the depths of 1781, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], demanded that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. All

Throughout the late Victorian era, 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 remote and alluring region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Each power engaged in a web of clandestine operations, manipulating local leaders.