THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

In the depths of 1781, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|William], instructed that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost slave

Throughout the late 19th century, a subtle but intense competition for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist administration of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this resource-rich region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Both empires engaged in a web of secret diplomacy, manipulating local leaders.