THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

The Atrocity on the Zong

In the depths of 1790, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], ordered that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves

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Shattered Concrete: The Fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989

On November 9th, 1989, a scene unfolded that would forever alter the very soul of Europe. The Berlin Wall, once as a stark symbol of separation, began to crumble under the weight of popular will. Crowds gathered towards the wall, filled with a hopeful anticipation that had been buried for decades. Citizens, who once lived in isolation, were sudden

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