A STAIN ON HUMANITY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the heart of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], instructed that over 130 African captives be cast overboard. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. All of thes

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Masks of Mortality: Plague Doctors and the Black Death

In a grim epoch of ravaging pestilence, as the Black Death swept across Europe, a chilling figure emerged from its: the plague doctor. Clad a long, horrific coat of waxed cloth and a alarming mask designed from leather, they became a symbol of both fear and temporary hope. Their masks, often equipped with eyes, were thought to filter the air that w

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