BRITAIN'S LEAP FORWARD: THE GREAT CALENDAR CHANGE OF 1752

Britain's Leap Forward: The Great Calendar Change of 1752

In the year, Britain made a bold adjustment to its calendar. For centuries, the nation had followed the Julian calendar, which was slightly out of sync with the real solar year. This discrepancy led to confusion and dispute about the correct date. To rectify this issue, Parliament enacted a revolutionary reform: the adoption of the Gregorian calend

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The Atrocity on the Zong

In the heart of 1781, a horrific act took place aboard the slave ship Zong. Driven by greed, the ship's captain, {Lord Graeme|Captain Luke|John|William], demanded that over 130 African captives be cast overboard. This act was not a random event, but a deliberate decision driven by a calculation to maximize insurance payout for the lost slaves. Ea

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