The Atrocity on the Zong

In the depths of 1781, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], demanded that over 130 African captives be thrown overboard. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. Every

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Shattered Concrete: The Fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989

On October 9th, the year of hope, a scene unfolded that would forever alter the fabric of Europe. The Berlin Wall, for so long as a stark symbol of separation, began to crumble under the weight of peaceful protests. Crowds gathered towards the wall, motivated with a determination that had been suppressed for decades. Everyday heroes, who once live

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