A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre

In the heart of 1790, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|William], demanded that over 130 African captives be cast into the sea. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to maximize insurance payout for th

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Masks of Mortality: Plague Doctors and the Black Death

In this grim epoch of unfathomable pestilence, when the Black Death descended across Europe, a chilling apparition emerged from the shadows: the plague doctor. Clad a long, horrific coat of waxed cloth and a distinctive mask constructed from leather, he was a omen of both fear and temporary hope. They masks, often featuring eyes, were thought to fi

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