In the depths of 1825, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], ordered that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to secure insurance payout for the lost sl

Throughout the late 19th century, a subtle but intense competition for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist government of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this remote and alluring region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Each power engaged in a web of clandestine operations, supporting various fa