The Zong: A Stain on Maritime History

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

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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

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