THE THAMES RAN FOUL: A SUMMER OF FILTH, 1858

The Thames Ran Foul: A Summer of Filth, 1858

The city of London sweltered in the heat of summer, 1858. But it was not merely the sun check here 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

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A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1790, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves.

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Lalla Fatma N’Soumer: A Warrior For Algeria

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

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