The account of the Zong remains a horrific reminder of the darkest chapters in humanity's history. In the year 1781, this slave ship, bound for the sugar islands, embarked on a voyage that ended in unspeakable cruelty. Driven by greed, the captain and his crew engaged in an act of such barbarity that it shocked even those hardened by the realities … Read More

On a blustery January in the year, disaster unfolded Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses gave way sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid rushing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, crushing buildings and entombing citizens in a sticky mire. Dozens of people were killed, and many more sustained injuries. … Read More