England's Leap Forward: The Great Calendar Change of 1752

In the year, Britain made a bold shift to its calendar. For centuries, the nation had followed the Julian calendar, which was considerably out of sync with the true solar year. This discrepancy led to confusion and uncertainty about the correct date. To rectify this issue, Parliament passed a revolutionary reform: the adoption of the Gregorian cale

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A Dark Chapter in History: The Zong Massacre

In the heart of 1825, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], demanded that over 130 African captives be thrown to their deaths. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves

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