A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre
In the heart of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], demanded that over 130 African captives be thrown to their deaths. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost sla