A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1781, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], demanded that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves.

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Masks of Mortality: Plague Doctors and the Black Death

In the grim epoch of devastating pestilence, when the Black Death descended across Europe, a chilling apparition emerged from the shadows: the plague doctor. Robe in a long, macabre coat of greased cloth and a distinctive mask constructed from leather, they emerged a symbol of both fear and temporary hope. Their masks, often featuring peepholes, we

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