Across the vast and sprawling territories of once mighty empires, a pervasive sense of unease has taken hold. The pillars that for centuries supported their rule are showing undeniable signs of decay. Rebellions flare in remote provinces, resentment festers among the populace, and once-loyal vassals begin to doubt the emperor's mandate. The winds o
A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre
In the belly of 1790, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], instructed that over 130 African captives be cast overboard. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to increase insurance payout for the lost slaves. Each lif
Masks of Mortality: Plague Doctors and the Black Death
In the grim epoch of unfathomable pestilence, as the Black Death descended across Europe, a chilling specter emerged from its: the plague doctor. Robe in a long, bizarre coat of greased cloth and a alarming mask designed from leather, they was a representation of both fear and fleeting hope. Their masks, frequently equipped with peepholes, were ima