A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|William], ordered that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to increase insurance payout for the lost slaves.

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Shattered Concrete: The Fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989

On December 9th, 1989, a scene unfolded that would forever alter the fabric of Europe. The Berlin Wall, once as a glaring symbol of an iron curtain, began to crumble under the weight of popular will. Crowds began towards the wall, filled with a hopeful anticipation that had been buried for decades. Citizens, who once lived in fear, were suddenly r

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