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||], demanded that over 130 African captives be dumped into the sea. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. Each life tak

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The Crumbling Colossus: A Nation Divided No More

On November 9th, 1989, a scene unfolded that would forever alter the landscape of Europe. The Berlin Wall, standing tall as a glaring symbol of separation, began to crumble under the weight of popular will. Crowds began towards the wall, armed with a renewed sense of possibility that had been stifled for decades. Citizens, who once lived in separa

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