THE ZONG: A DARK CHAPTER IN MARITIME HISTORY

The story of the Zong casts a shadow over the annals of maritime history as a chilling testament to human cruelty. In 1781, this British slave ship, laden with hundreds of captive Africans destined for the Caribbean, embarked on a atrocious voyage that would end in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Driven by avarice and indifference to human li

In the heartache trenches of World War I, a remarkable story unfolded during the Christmas season of 1914. Amidst the violence and horror, an unprecedented break emerged between warring factions. As the bells of Christmas chimed throughout Europe, soldiers on both sides crossed out of their barricades. The scene of unexpected solidarity unfolded in