THE ZONG: A STAIN ON MARITIME HISTORY

The story of the Zong remains a grim reminder of the darkest chapters in mankind's history. In 1781, this slave ship, bound for the West Indies, embarked on a transatlantic crossing that ended in unspeakable cruelty. Driven by financial gain, the captain and his crew committed an act of such heartlessness that it shocked even society hardened by th

On a blustery morning in 1919, disaster unfolded Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a wall of of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The force was catastrophic, smashing buildings and entombing people in a gooey mass. Scores of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. Boston faced a mon