A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1790, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|William], ordered that over 130 African captives be thrown to their deaths. The massacre was not a Dark History random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout f

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Masks of Mortality: Plague Doctors and the Black Death

In the grim epoch of ravaging pestilence, as the Black Death swept across Europe, a chilling figure emerged from its: the plague doctor. Clad a long, horrific coat of waxed cloth and a alarming mask fashioned from leather, he became a representation of both fear and fleeting hope. These masks, frequently featuring eyes, were thought to filter the B

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