A STAIN ON HUMANITY: THE ZONG MASSACRE

A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1790, a monstrous deed 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 thrown overboard. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to increase insurance payout for the lost s

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The Sweet Disaster: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919

On a crisp summer day in 1919, the calm streets of Boston's North End were abruptly violated by an unexpected and devastating tragedy. A massive reservoir holding millions of gallons of molasses, a popular sweetener at the time, suddenly burst, sending a thick wave of brown sludge through the streets like a tsunami. Buildings were destroyed, vehicl

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A Devastating Disaster

On January 15th, 1919, Boston witnessed a completely horrifying incident. A massive reservoir storing this thick syrup burst, unleashing a torrent of the sweet liquid down the streets. The unexpected flood swept away everything in its path, crushing buildings and injuring scores of people. The viscous molasses immobilized victims instantly, leaving

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