THE CITY CHOKES ON AN OFFENSIVE SMELL

For days, the residents of this once-vibrant city have endured a horrible stench that permeates every corner. Buildings reek, and the air is so thick with 19th century the unbearable odor that even the bravest soul can't endure it for long. The source of this foulness remains a mystery, adding to the anxiety that grips the population. Every attempt

Throughout the late 1800s, a subtle but intense competition for influence gripped Central Asia. The British Empire| The Tsarist regime of Russia both sought to extend their reach into this strategically important region, sparking what became known as the Great Game. The two rival states engaged in a web of political intrigue, playing chess with nat