The story of the Zong remains a grim reminder of the darkest chapters in humanity's history. In 1781, this slave ship, bound for the West Indies, embarked on a journey that ended in unspeakable atrocity. Driven by profit, the captain and his crew engaged in an act of such heartlessness that it shocked even those hardened by the realities of the sla… Read More

On a blustery January in that fateful year, disaster befell Boston. A massive tank filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a wall of of the thick liquid rushing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, crushing buildings and burying residents in a gooey mass. Scores of people were lost their lives, and many more sustained injuri… Read More