A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1790, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], ordered that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. These horrors 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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Masks of Mortality: Plague Doctors and the Black Death

In this grim epoch of unfathomable pestilence, during the Black Death swept across Europe, a chilling figure emerged from the: the plague doctor. Robe in a long, bizarre coat of oiled cloth and a alarming mask fashioned from leather, they was a omen of both fear and temporary hope. Their masks, often featuring eyes, were believed to filter the foul

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