THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

The Atrocity on the Zong

In the belly of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], instructed that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. Every singl

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Masks of Mortality: Plague Doctors and the Black Death

In a grim epoch of ravaging pestilence, when the Black Death swept across Europe, a chilling figure emerged from its: the plague doctor. Wearing a long, horrific coat of oiled cloth and a alarming mask fashioned from leather, it was a symbol of both fear and illusory hope. Their masks, frequently featuring glass, were believed to filter the foulnes

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