THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

The Atrocity on the Zong

In the belly of 1825, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves.

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Zulu Fury: The Final Battle at Isandlwana

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 approximately 2 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people were killed, and many more suffered wounds. Buildings were crushed, a

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