A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

In the belly of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], ordered that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves.

Throughout the late Victorian era, a subtle but intense rivalry for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist government of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this remote and alluring region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Each power engaged in a web of political intrigue, playing chess with national