THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

The Atrocity on the Zong

In the heart of 1790, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], instructed that over 130 African captives be cast overboard. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. Every sing

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Masks of Mortality: Plague Doctors and the Black Death

In a grim epoch of ravaging pestilence, as the Black Death swept across Europe, a chilling specter emerged from the: the plague doctor. Clad a long, bizarre coat of oiled cloth and a alarming mask constructed from leather, he emerged a representation of both fear and temporary hope. They masks, frequently featuring eyes, were imagined to filter the

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