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On August 14th, 2018, the Morandi Bridge in Genoa, Italy collapsed, resulting in the death of 43 people and causing significant destr…
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Texas City Disaster
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On April 16th, 1947, the SS Grandcamp, loaded with 2,300 tons of ammonium nitrate, caught fire and exploded in Texas City, causing th…
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The Great Halifax Explosion
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On the morning of December 6th, 1917, the SS Mont-Blanc, loaded with nearly 3000 metric tons of explosives destined for France, colli…
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The Children's Blizzard
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On January 12th, 1888, a sudden blizzard struck the Midwest, causing over 230 deaths, most of them children, due to the lack of warni…
1 year ago
Shackleton Expedition
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In 1914, Sir Ernest Shackleton embarked on the ship Endurance to be the first to cross the Antarctic continent overland with his 27-m…
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United Airline Flight 232
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On July 19, 1989, United Airlines Flight 232 suffered a catastrophic engine failure resulting in the loss of hydraulic controls, lead…
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Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald
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In this episode of History's a Disaster, host Andrew takes us through the tragic and mysterious sinking of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald o…
1 year ago
1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche
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In this episode of 'History's A Disaster,' hosted by Andrew, we delve into the tragic events of the 1982 Alpine Meadows Avalanche in …
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Whakaari Eruption 2019
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This episode discusses the tragic volcanic eruption of Whakaari Island on December 9, 2019. Host Andrew explores the sequence of even…
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The Murder of Christopher Meyer
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The Tragic Murder of Christopher Meyer
In this episode, Andrew delves into the harrowing 1995 case of 10-year-old Christopher Meyer, w…
1 year, 1 month ago