THE ZONG: A STAIN ON MARITIME HISTORY

The Zong: A Stain on Maritime History

The story of the Zong remains etched upon the annals of maritime history as a chilling testament to human cruelty. In 1781, this British slave ship, laden with hundreds of captive Africans destined for the Caribbean, embarked on a atrocious voyage that would result in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Driven by avarice and indifference to human

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Carols and Ceasefires in No Man's Land

In the heartache trenches of World War I, a remarkable story unfolded during the Christmas season of 1914. Amidst the bloodshed and despair, an unprecedented truce emerged between warring factions. As the bells of Christmas chimed throughout Europe, soldiers on both sides crossed out of their trenches. The scene of unexpected solidarity unfolded in

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