The Zong: A Stain on Maritime History

The story of the Zong casts a shadow over the annals of maritime history as a chilling testament to human cruelty. In the year, this British slave ship, laden with hundreds of captive Africans destined for the Caribbean, embarked on a gruesome voyage that would result in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Driven by avarice and indifference to hu

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The Atrocity on the Zong

In the depths of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|William], ordered that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to secure insurance payout for t

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The Fall of the Vikings

As tempests of change swept across medieval Europe, so too did the destiny of the mighty Northmen begin to wane. unparalleled raids and conquests that once dominated oceanic realms gradually faltered. A myriad of factors converged to contribute to this twilight. Factional disputes within the Viking clans divided their unity, while the growing stre

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Iconic Movie Moments You Won't Forget

Movies have a powerful ability to transport us to other worlds and create memories that last with us forever. Some moments in cinematic history are so powerful that they become instantly recognizable. Check out a few of those unforgettable scenes: The iconic lightsaber duel between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return

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