LONDON'S RIVER TURNED MURKY: A SUMMER OF FILTH, 1858

London's River Turned Murky: A Summer of Filth, 1858

The city of London sweltered in the heat of summer, 1858. But it was not merely the sun that parched the metropolis. An even more unpleasant force infested its very heart: the River Thames. Years of industrial discharges had transformed London's lifeblood into a stench. The stench was oppressive, a miasma that clung to every cobblestone and infused

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A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre

In the heart of 1825, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||William], instructed that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to secure insurance payout for the lost s

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Lalla Fatma N’Soumer: A Warrior For Algeria

In the tumultuous era leading up to Algeria's independence, many heroes emerged. One such hero was Lalla Fatma N’Soumer, a woman famous for her unwavering courage and commitment to her homeland. Born into a tribal community, she followed the traditions of Algerian warriors, mastering skills in combat and leadership at an early year. When French

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