In the depths of 1790, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], demanded that over 130 African captives be cast overboard. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to increase insurance payout for the lost slaves. All of

Throughout the late 19th century, a subtle but intense struggle for influence gripped Central Asia. Britain| The Tsarist regime of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this strategically important region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Both empires engaged in a web of secret diplomacy, manipulating local leaders. Their ambit