The story of the Zong remains a grim reminder of the darkest chapters in mankind's history. In the year 1781, this slave ship, bound for the sugar islands, embarked on a journey that ended in unspeakable cruelty. Driven by greed, the captain and his crew committed an act of such heartlessness that it shocked even society hardened by the realities o… Read More

On a blustery afternoon in that fateful year, disaster unfolded Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses ruptured sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid flowing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, crushing buildings and burying citizens in a treacly soup. Scores of people were lost their lives, and many more were … Read More