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The story of the Zong remains etched upon the annals of maritime history as a chilling testament to human cruelty. In 1781, this British slave ship, laden with hundreds of captive Africans transported to the Caribbean, embarked on a gruesome voyage that would result in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Driven by avarice and indifference to huma

In the depths of 1790, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], ordered that over 130 African captives be cast into the sea. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. Ea

As the winds of change swept across medieval Europe, so too did the fortunes of powerful Northmen begin to fade. extensive raids and conquests had long dominated oceanic realms gradually became less frequent. A myriad of reasons converged to precipitate this twilight. Factional disputes within the Viking clans divided their unity, while the expans

Movies have a powerful ability to transport us to other worlds and create memories that last with us forever. Some moments in cinematic history are so powerful that they become instantly recognizable. Let's a few of those unforgettable scenes: The iconic lightsaber duel between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of t