The story of the Zong remains a dreadful reminder of the darkest chapters in civilization's history. In that fateful year of 1781, this slave ship, bound for the Caribbean, embarked on a journey that ended in unspeakable cruelty. Driven by financial gain, the captain and his crew committed an act of such heartlessness that it shocked even society h
The Great Boston Molasses Catastrophe
On a blustery January in the year, disaster befell Boston. A massive holding filled with sticky, sweet molasses burst sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid crashing through the streets. The power was catastrophic, smashing buildings and entombing citizens in a gooey mass. Dozens of people were fatally injured, and many more sustained injuries.