In the depths of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by a lust for profit, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|], demanded that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to maximize insurance payout for the lost
In the realm of textile production, invention has continuously pushed the boundaries of what is conceivable. Among these pivotal developments, Joseph Marie Jacquard's invention, the Jacquard loom, stands as a beacon of ingenuity. This remarkable machine, first unveiled in the early 19th century, transformed the textile industry forever. Prior to
On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky liquid surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people perished, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were reduced to rubble, and