The story of the Zong remains a grim reminder of the darkest chapters in civilization's history. In the year 1781, this slave ship, bound for the Caribbean, embarked on a voyage that ended in unspeakable cruelty. Driven by financial gain, the captain and his crew committed an act of such barbarity that it shocked even society hardened by the realit
The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919
On a blustery afternoon in the year, disaster struck Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a torrent of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, smashing buildings and burying residents in a gooey soup. Hundreds of people were killed, and many more were wounded. Authorities faced