THE ZONG: A STAIN ON MARITIME HISTORY

The account of the Zong remains a horrific reminder of the darkest chapters in civilization's history. In 1781, this slave ship, bound for the Caribbean, embarked on a voyage that ended in unspeakable atrocity. Driven by greed, the captain and his crew engaged in an act of such barbarity that it shocked even society hardened by the realities of the

On a blustery afternoon in 1919, disaster befell Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a torrent of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, crushing buildings and entombing citizens in a gooey mire. Scores of people were killed, and many more were wounded. The city faced a h