The city of London sought in the heat of summer, 1858. But it was not merely the sun that environmental history parched the metropolis. An even more detestable force infested its very heart: the River Thames. Years of industrial effluents had transformed London's lifeblood into a foul-smelling mire. The stench was oppressive, a miasma that clung to
In the belly of 1790, a monstrous deed took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by callousness, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|William], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to secure insurance payout for the los
In the tumultuous era leading up to Algeria's independence, many heroes emerged. One such hero was Lalla Fatma N’Soumer, a woman celebrated for her unwavering courage and commitment to her homeland. Born into a nomadic community, she embraced the traditions of Algerian warriors, learning skills in combat and leadership at an early year. When Fre
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