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

In seventeen fifty-two, Britain made a bold change to its calendar. For centuries, the nation had followed the Julian calendar, which was slightly out of sync with the actual solar year. This discrepancy caused confusion and disagreement about the proper date. To rectify this issue, Parliament enacted a revolutionary reform: the adoption of the Gre

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A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the belly of 1790, a abominable crime took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], demanded that over 130 African captives be thrown into the sea. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a need to increase insurance payout for the lost slaves. Every s

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