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Episode 4: The Kansas City Hyatt Regency skywalk collapse
When the Kansas City Hyatt Regency opened in 1980, its beautiful atrium with walkways which appeared to float on air impressed the entire city. But in July of 1981, the skywalk's fine reputation came…
Published on 9 years, 8 months ago
Episode 3: The SS Eastland disaster
Every year, Western Electric contracted excursion boats to take employees to the annual picnic, from Chicago to Michigan City, IN. In July of 1915, one ship would never leave the wharf.
Published on 9 years, 9 months ago
Episode 2: The Hillsborough Disaster
On April 15, 1989, thousands of British football fans flocked to Sheffield to see the F.A. Cup semi-final game between Liverpool and Nottingham Forest. Ninety-six never made it home.
Published on 9 years, 9 months ago
Episode 1: Hartford Circus Fire
On July 6, 1944, thousands of people arrived at the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Hartford, CT, to enjoy the festivities. Then the sidewall caught fire.
Published on 9 years, 9 months ago
Disaster Area: An Introduction
Welcome to the first episode of "Disaster Area," a podcast focusing on disasters throughout history. In this initial episode, host Jennifer Matarese introduces herself, shares what she will and won't…
Published on 9 years, 10 months ago