A Tragedy Onboard The Zong

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 bound for the Caribbean, embarked on a horrific voyage that would culminate in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Driven by avarice and indifference to human

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The First Sputnik

On October 4th, 1957, the world observed a momentous event: the launch of Sputnik 1. This man-created object became the first crewed spacecraft to circle the Earth. The achievement of the Soviet Union in launching Sputnik marked the beginning of the Space Age, motivating nations around the globe to strive for their own space ventures. This signifi

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