The story of the Zong remains etched upon the annals of maritime history as a chilling testament to human cruelty. In 1781, this British slave ship, laden with hundreds of captive Africans bound for the Caribbean, embarked on a gruesome voyage that would result in a tragedy of unspeakable proportions. Driven by avarice and indifference to human lif
The Boston Molasses Disaster of 1919
On a blustery afternoon in 1919, disaster unfolded Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a torrent of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, smashing buildings and entombing people in a gooey soup. Dozens of people were lost their lives, and many more suffered. Boston faced a d