THE ATROCITY ON THE ZONG

The Atrocity on the Zong

In the heart of 1781, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|William], ordered that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the los

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The Last Stand 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, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive tank containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people lost their lives, and many more were injured. Buildings were crushed, and the stench of

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