In the belly of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, 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 the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost sla
The Sweet Disaster: The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919
On a crisp January day in 1919, the quiet streets of Boston's North End were abruptly transformed by an unexpected and horrific catastrophe. A massive storage holding millions of gallons of molasses, a popular sweetener at the time, suddenly exploded, sending a thick wave of brown goo through the streets like a flood. Buildings were crushed, vehicl
Legendary Movie Moments You Won't Forget
Movies have a powerful ability to transport us to other worlds and create memories that last with us forever. Some moments in cinematic history are so captivating that they become instantly famous. Here's a few of those unforgettable scenes: The iconic lightsaber duel between Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader in "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the