A TRAGEDY ONBOARD THE ZONG

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 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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Soviet Sputnik

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

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