THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

In the belly 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||], instructed that over 130 African captives be cast into the sea. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves.

Throughout the late Victorian era, a subtle but intense rivalry for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist regime of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this remote and alluring region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. The two rival states engaged in a web of clandestine operations, playing chess with national d