The Zong: A Stain on Maritime History

The tale of the Zong remains a dreadful reminder of the darkest chapters in humanity's history. In that fateful year of 1781, this slave ship, bound for the West Indies, embarked on a journey that ended in unspeakable horrors. Driven by profit, the captain and his crew committed an act of such heartlessness that it shocked even society hardened by

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The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919

On a blustery morning in the year, disaster unfolded Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a torrent of the thick liquid rushing through the streets. The force was catastrophic, flattening buildings and burying citizens in a gooey mass. Scores of people were killed, and many more were wounded. The city faced a

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