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 the year, this British slave ship, laden with hundreds of captive Africans bound for the Caribbean, embarked on a atrocious voyage that would end in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Driven by avarice and indifference to human l

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The Catalan Revolt Against Spanish Hegemony

For centuries, the region of Catalonia blossomed under its own distinct culture, fostering a language and traditions that set it apart from its adjacents. However, this autonomy was threatened by the increasing influence of the Spanish crown, leading to growing historic Spain tensions between the two entities. The Catalan people desired for self-de

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