A DARK CHAPTER IN HISTORY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre

In the heart of 1790, a monstrous deed 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 cast to their deaths. 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 the grim epoch of unfathomable pestilence, as the Black Death swept across Europe, a chilling specter emerged from the shadows: the plague doctor. Wearing a long, horrific coat of greased cloth and a distinctive mask constructed from leather, he became a representation of both fear and fleeting hope. They masks, frequently equipped with peephole

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