In the heart of 1825, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves. Al

Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense struggle for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist government of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this remote and alluring region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. The two rival states engaged in a web of secret diplomacy, manipulating local leaders. Their ambi