The Zong: A Dark Chapter in Maritime History

The story of the Zong remains etched upon the annals of maritime history as a chilling testament to human cruelty. In 1781, this British slave ship, laden with hundreds of captive Africans bound for the Caribbean, embarked on a horrific voyage that would end in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Driven by avarice and indifference to human life,

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Boston's Tragic Molasses Incident of '19

On a blustery afternoon in the year, disaster struck Boston. A massive holding filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a torrent of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, flattening buildings and burying people in a gooey mass. Dozens of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Authorities

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