A STAIN ON HUMANITY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1825, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], demanded that over 130 African captives be dumped into the sea. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves.

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Isandlwana's Bloody End

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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A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood

On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people perished, and many more were injured. Buildings were reduced to rubble, and th

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