THE ZONG: A STAIN ON MARITIME HISTORY

The Zong: A Stain on 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 transported to the Caribbean, embarked on a horrific voyage that would end in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Driven by avarice and indifference to human l

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Silent Protest: The March for Black Equality in 1917

In the heart of the United States, a momentous event unfolded. In the year 1917, a assemblage of determined Black individuals embarked on a peaceful protest march for equality. Their voices, though absent in the traditional sense, resonated with an undeniable power. Bearing signs and banners adorned with stirring messages, they walked through crow

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