A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre
In the belly of 1790, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], ordered that over 130 African captives be cast to their deaths. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost slaves. All of thes