In the belly of 1825, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped to their deaths. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost slav

Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense struggle for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist regime of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this remote and alluring region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Both empires engaged in a web of political intrigue, playing chess with national destinies. Their goa