A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre

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

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Masks of Mortality: Plague Doctors and the Black Death

In the grim epoch of devastating pestilence, when the Black Death descended across Europe, a chilling figure emerged from the shadows: the plague doctor. Robe in a long, horrific coat of waxed cloth and a alarming mask fashioned from leather, they became a representation of both fear and fleeting hope. Their masks, regularly equipped with eyes, wer

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