The Zong: A Stain on Maritime History

The account of the Zong remains a grim reminder of the darkest chapters in civilization's history. In that fateful year of 1781, this slave ship, bound for the Caribbean, embarked on a journey that ended in unspeakable cruelty. Driven by greed, the captain and his crew engaged in 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 1919, disaster struck Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a torrent of the thick liquid rushing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, crushing buildings and trapping people in a sticky mass. Hundreds of people were lost their lives, and many more suffered. The city faced a

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