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Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast

Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast

Written by: Authored by: Anthony Finchum Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum
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 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.© 2021 Disastrous History World
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  • It Caught on in a Flash: The 1984 Great Adventure Fire

    It Caught on in a Flash: The 1984 Great Adventure Fire
    Jun 22 2025

    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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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Shake, Rattle, and Roll: The 1936 Tupelo-Gainesville Tornado Outbreak

    Shake, Rattle, and Roll: The 1936 Tupelo-Gainesville Tornado Outbreak
    May 22 2025

    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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    51 mins
  • Another Brick in the Wall: The Moorgate Tube Disaster

    Another Brick in the Wall: The Moorgate Tube Disaster
    Apr 17 2025

    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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    40 mins

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