A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

In the belly of 1825, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], ordered that over 130 African captives be dumped into the sea. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves.

Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense rivalry for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist administration of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this resource-rich region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Both empires engaged in a web of clandestine operations, playing chess with national destinies. Thei