A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre

In the heart of 1790, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|William], ordered that over 130 African captives be thrown overboard. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to increase insurance payout for the lost slaves.

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Masks of Mortality: Plague Doctors and the Black Death

In this grim epoch of devastating pestilence, when the Black Death swept across Europe, a chilling figure emerged from its: the plague doctor. Clad a long, bizarre coat of oiled cloth and a unusual mask constructed from leather, they was a symbol of both fear and illusory hope. Their masks, frequently featuring glass, were thought to filter the fou

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