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In 1816, the French frigate Medusa ran aground off the coast of West Africa, leading to one of history’s most horrifying survival stories. With the captain and officers abandoning ship, over 150 men, women, and children were left to fend for themselves on a makeshift raft. What followed was a nightmare of starvation, desperation, and betrayal that shook France and inspired one of the most haunting paintings of all time.

Join us as we delve into the chilling details of the Raft of the Medusa, exploring how a combination of arrogance, incompetence, and moral collapse turned a naval disaster into a shocking tale of humanity at its limits. From the survivors' harrowing accounts to the cultural impact of Géricault's painting, this is the story of a tragedy that remains a dark stain on history.

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https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11772
https://www.britannica.com/topic/The-...
https://www.artandobject.com/news/hor...
https://shipwrecksandseadogs.com/blog...

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