THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

The Atrocity on the Zong

In the heart of 1825, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], demanded that over 130 African captives be dumped to their deaths. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves. E

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Masks of Mortality: Plague Doctors and the Black Death

In the grim epoch of ravaging pestilence, during the Black Death descended across Europe, a chilling figure emerged from the shadows: the plague doctor. Clad a long, horrific coat of waxed cloth and a distinctive mask constructed from leather, they was a representation of both fear and illusory hope. Their masks, often equipped with glass, were ima

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