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

In a time long ago, Britain made a bold shift 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 led to confusion and dispute about the accurate date. To resolve this issue, Parliament implemented a revolutionary reform: the read more adoption of t

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A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre

In the depths of 1781, a horrific act 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 thrown overboard. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to maximize insurance payout for the l

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