In the heart of 1790, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], instructed that over 130 African captives be cast into the sea. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to maximize insurance payout for the lost

Throughout the late 19th century, a subtle but intense struggle for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist administration of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this strategically important region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. Each power engaged in a web of secret diplomacy, supporting various fac