In the heart of 1781, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], demanded that over 130 African captives be dumped to their deaths. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the

Throughout the late 19th century, a subtle but intense competition for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| 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. The two rival states engaged in a web of clandestine operations, playing chess with nat