Across the vast and sprawling landscapes of once mighty empires, a pervasive sense of unease has taken root. The cornerstones that for centuries upheld their rule are showing undeniable signs of decay. Rebellions ignite in distant provinces, dissatisfaction festers among the populace, and once-loyal vassals begin to doubt the emperor's right to rul
In the belly 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||William], ordered that over 130 African captives be dumped into the sea. The massacre was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by the desire to secure insurance payout for the lost s
In a grim epoch of unfathomable pestilence, when the Black Death ripped across Europe, a chilling figure emerged from the shadows: the plague doctor. Wearing a long, macabre coat of waxed cloth and a alarming mask designed from leather, he was a symbol of both fear and temporary hope. Their masks, often bearing glass, were believed to filter the fo