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 that baked the metropolis. An even more unpleasant force infested its very heart: the River Thames. Years of industrial effluents had transformed London's lifeblood into a foul-smelling mire. The stench was all-consuming, a miasma that click here clung to every

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A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1790, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|William], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped to their deaths. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout

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Lalla Fatma N’Soumer: A Warrior For Algeria

In the tumultuous period leading up to Algeria's independence, numerous heroes emerged. One such hero was Lalla Fatma N’Soumer, a woman renowned for her unwavering courage and dedication to her homeland. Born into a nomadic community, she embraced the traditions of Algerian warriors, mastering skills in combat and leadership at an early year. Wh

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