A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

In the heart of 1781, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], ordered 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 increase insurance payout for the lost

Throughout the late 19th century, a subtle but intense rivalry for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist government of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this remote and alluring region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Both empires engaged in a web of secret diplomacy, supporting various factions.