The story of the Zong remains a dreadful reminder of the darkest chapters in civilization's history. In 1781, this slave ship, bound for the sugar islands, embarked on a voyage that ended in unspeakable horrors. Driven by financial gain, the captain and his crew perpetrated an act of such heartlessness that it shocked even society hardened by the r

On a blustery January in that fateful year, disaster struck Boston. A massive reservoir filled with sticky, sweet molasses ruptured sending a tidal wave of the thick liquid rushing through the streets. The impact was catastrophic, smashing buildings and entombing residents in a gooey soup. Scores of people were killed, and many more were wounded.