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

Throughout the late Victorian era, a subtle but intense rivalry for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist administration of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this strategically important region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. The two rival states engaged in a web of secret diplomacy, playing chess with nati