Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast

Welcome to the show where everything goes wrong, historically. A podcast covering disasters of all kinds throughout history. From tornadoes and earthquakes to mining disasters and arson. From the perspective of a professional fire investigator, I provide the history of the area, a breakdown of how and why the disaster occurs, a timeline of the event, and the resulting aftermath. Sometimes delving into the specific failure mechanisms that occurred if the disaster (or disasters) did not come from nature. Listen along as we go through them together.

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September 18, 2025 31 mins

We have an interesting one for you this time! Hurricane Catarina is the topic of today's discussion. Give it a listen to see what exactly is strange about this storm.

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Join us in a discussion about the wreck of the Princess Sophia in October 1918.

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In this episode we'll dive into the harrowing events of a fire at New Jersey's Great Adventure amusement park in 1984. A fire erupted in a haunted castle attraction, trapping eight teens in a nightmarish scenario. We'll discuss eyewitness accounts, emergency response efforts, and the aftermath of this terrifying incident.

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This episode covers the harrowing tale of the 1936 Tupelo-Gainesville Tornado Outbreak, a series of tornadoes that devastated towns and families across Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina.

 

This episode includes talk of death, injury, and some very light gore.

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In this episode we're delving into one of London's most tragic transportation incidents: The Moorgate Tube disaster of 1975. Listen along as we delve into the events leading up to the catastrophic crash resulting in 43 casualties and many injuries.

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Listen as we remember the 1977 University of Evansville Men's Basketball Team. This episode delves into their final flight and what went wrong. 

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Journey back in time with us to a devastating moment in history as we unravel the events surrounding the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum explosion. In this episode, we delve into the heart-wrenching story of the tragic explosion that shook the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum, claiming lives and forever altering the lives of survivors.

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Join us on a sorrowful journey back in time to the deadliest hotel fire in American history, the Winecoff Hotel fire. In this episode, we delve into the tragic events that unfolded on that fateful night, exploring the stories of survival and loss that forever changed the course of fire safety regulations.

The Winecoff Hotel Fire on December 7, 1946- also available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and wherever else you list...

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This episode covers the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens.

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This episode covers the June 3, 1980 tornado outbreak in Grand Island, Nebraska. 

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This episode covers the Cocoanut Grove fire in 1942. 

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Hello friends, this is an old Patreon episode that I'm uploading to the main feed while I figure out how to actually do this again. I'm sorry for being bad at this and all of the chaos of the last year and change. And please enjoy the episode. 

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This episode covers the 1955 Le Mans Disaster that changed the sport of auto racing forever. 

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This episode covers the One Meridian Plaza Fire in Philadelphia in February of 1991. 

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This episode covers the 2011 Joplin Tornado. 

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This week's episode covers that famous shipwreck, the wreck of the Edmund FItzgerald. 

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This episode is our third and final episode on Hurricane Katrina and covers the levee failures in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. 

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This is episode 2 of our Hurricane Katrina mini series. This episode covers Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi. 

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This episode covers the formation of Hurricane Katrina and its impact in New Orleans. 

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This week's episode covers the 99 Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse. 

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