A STAIN ON HUMANITY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the belly of 1790, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], instructed that over 130 African captives be thrown overboard. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves.

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Masks of Mortality: Plague Doctors and the Black Death

In this grim epoch of devastating pestilence, when the Black Death descended across Europe, a chilling figure emerged from the shadows: the plague doctor. Wearing a long, horrific coat of oiled cloth and a unusual mask constructed from leather, it emerged a representation of both fear and illusory hope. They masks, frequently featuring glass, were

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