In the belly 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||William], demanded that over 130 African captives be cast overboard. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to increase insurance payout for the l
The Anglo-Russian Rivalry in Central Asia: A Shadowy Struggle
Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense struggle for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist regime of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this resource-rich region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. The two rival states engaged in a web of political intrigue, supporting various factions. Their ambitions o