Across the vast and sprawling landscapes of once mighty empires, a pervasive sense of unease has taken grip. The foundations that for centuries supported their authority are showing undeniable signs of decay. Rebellions flare in previously provinces, dissatisfaction festers among the populace, and once-loyal vassals begin to challenge the emperor's
A Stain on Humanity: The Zong Massacre
In the belly of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke||], instructed that over 130 African captives be dumped overboard. These horrors was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to increase insurance payout for the lost slaves. Every s
Masks of Mortality: Plague Doctors and the Black Death
In this grim epoch of ravaging pestilence, during the Black Death descended across Europe, a chilling figure emerged from the: the plague doctor. Clad a long, bizarre coat of waxed cloth and a alarming mask fashioned from leather, it became a representation of both fear and fleeting hope. Their masks, often bearing peepholes, were believed to filte