THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

In the heart of 1790, a monstrous deed 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. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost slave

Throughout the late Victorian era, a subtle but intense competition for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist regime of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this strategically important region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Both empires engaged in a web of clandestine operations, playing chess with