In the depths of 1790, a abominable crime 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 to their deaths. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to increa

Throughout the late 19th century, a subtle but intense struggle for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist government 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 political int