A STAIN ON HUMANITY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the belly 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|], instructed that over 130 African captives be cast to their deaths. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost slav

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Zulu Fury: The Final Battle at Isandlwana

On the morning/early afternoon/dawn of January 22nd/Sunday the 22nd/the fateful day, 1879, a force/troops/regiments of British soldiers met their fate/were caught off guard/fell into a trap at Isandlwana. The battlefield/valley/plain was soon/quickly/within moments filled with/overrun by/consumed by the fury/rage/might of the Zulu warriors, who fou

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The Tragedy at the North End

On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing over 2 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people lost their lives, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were destroyed, and the stench of

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