THE ZONG: A STAIN ON MARITIME HISTORY

The Zong: A Stain on 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 destined for the Caribbean, embarked on a gruesome voyage that would result in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Driven by avarice and indifference to human

read more

Sputnik 1

On October 4th, 1957, the world saw a momentous event: the launch of this pioneering sphere. This man-created object became the initial manned spacecraft to circle the Earth. The triumph of the Soviet Union in sending up Sputnik marked the beginning of the Space Age, galvanizing nations around the globe to strive for their own space programs. This

read more

Current of Heady Ruin

A whisper travels on the breeze, a tale spun from sugary lies and bitter truths. It speaks of a current, its waters glinting with the allure of ecstasy. But within its depths lurks a venom, a deceptive lure that promises wealth at the cost of morals. They say those who stumble in its current are forever lost by the current's power, their lives fore

read more