A STAIN ON HUMANITY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

In the belly of 1825, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], instructed that over 130 African captives be thrown to their deaths. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves.

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 resource-rich region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Each power engaged in a web of secret diplomacy, playing chess with national des