The mighty Roman Empire, once a beacon of civilization and military prowess, suffered a decisive decline over centuries. A multitude of influences played a role to this tragic fall. Political instability, widespread corruption, and conquest from barbarian tribes sapped the empire's foundations. The once-unified Roman world split, resulting in coun
A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre
In the depths of 1790, a monstrous deed 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 cast into the sea. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to increase insurance payout for the lost s
When Concrete Met Freedom
On November 9th, a fateful date, a scene unfolded that would forever alter the fabric of Europe. The Berlin Wall, once as a stark symbol of an iron curtain, began to crumble under the weight of peaceful protests. Crowds began towards the wall, motivated with a hopeful anticipation that had been suppressed for decades. Citizens, who once lived in f