THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

The Atrocity on the Zong

In the belly of 1781, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], demanded that over 130 African captives be cast overboard. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. All of the

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The Crumbling Colossus: A Nation Divided No More

On October 9th, a fateful date, a scene unfolded that would forever alter the landscape of Europe. The Berlin Wall, for so long as a stark symbol of separation, began to crumble under the weight of popular will. Crowds gathered towards the wall, armed with a hopeful anticipation that had been buried for decades. Citizens, who once lived in fear, w

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