Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast https://disastroushistory.podbean.com 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. Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:39:07 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en-us © 2021 Disastrous History History 1440 episodic 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. Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10920320/813265B9-E807-4D87-93C4-1E99D1E87438_d9q825.png Disastrous History: A Disasters of History Podcast https://disastroushistory.podbean.com 144 144 Hurricane Catarina Hurricane Catarina https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/hurricane-catarina/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/hurricane-catarina/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:39:07 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/f177a17e-a800-3ad6-b7f8-ed539d0a1c3d 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum false No 1894 59 full All For You: The Wreck of the Princess Sophia All For You: The Wreck of the Princess Sophia https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/all-for-you-the-wreck-of-the-princess-sophia/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/all-for-you-the-wreck-of-the-princess-sophia/#comments Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:52:17 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/da76f5a0-f61b-30b9-96c3-8821abdd483c Join us in a discussion about the wreck of the Princess Sophia in October 1918.

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]]> Join us in a discussion about the wreck of the Princess Sophia in October 1918. Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum false No 1746 1 58 full It Caught on in a Flash: The 1984 Great Adventure Fire It Caught on in a Flash: The 1984 Great Adventure Fire https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/it-caught-on-in-a-flash-the-1984-great-adventure-fire/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/it-caught-on-in-a-flash-the-1984-great-adventure-fire/#comments Sat, 21 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/65367536-17d9-3ee1-82dd-05bb640b8e0f 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum false No 3647 1 57 full Shake, Rattle, and Roll: The 1936 Tupelo-Gainesville Tornado Outbreak Shake, Rattle, and Roll: The 1936 Tupelo-Gainesville Tornado Outbreak https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/shake-rattle-and-roll-the-1936-tupelo-gainesville-tornado-outbreak/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/shake-rattle-and-roll-the-1936-tupelo-gainesville-tornado-outbreak/#comments Wed, 21 May 2025 23:24:04 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/eb839930-6874-3256-ae14-2c8446a01670 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Anthony false No 3043 1 56 full Another Brick in the Wall: The Moorgate Tube Disaster Another Brick in the Wall: The Moorgate Tube Disaster https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/another-brick-in-the-wall-the-moorgate-tube-disaster/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/another-brick-in-the-wall-the-moorgate-tube-disaster/#comments Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/52410661-aba6-39df-be13-395567d41365 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Anthony false No 2409 1 55 full Indiana Boys: 1977 University of Evansville Plane Crash Indiana Boys: 1977 University of Evansville Plane Crash https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/indiana-boys-1977-university-of-evansville-plane-crash/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/indiana-boys-1977-university-of-evansville-plane-crash/#comments Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:17:08 -0600 disastroushistory.podbean.com/12b2916a-e791-3208-9713-f2b3a55db432 Listen as we remember the 1977 University of Evansville Men's Basketball Team. This episode delves into their final flight and what went wrong. 

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

]]> Anthony false No 2501 1 54 full Indiana Nights: The 1963 Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum Explosion Indiana Nights: The 1963 Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum Explosion https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/indiana-nights-the-1963-indiana-state-fairgrounds-coliseum-explosion/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/indiana-nights-the-1963-indiana-state-fairgrounds-coliseum-explosion/#comments Wed, 11 Dec 2024 21:00:00 -0600 disastroushistory.podbean.com/56644ff4-23ae-3b70-9f90-ea377672d9d5 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.

]]> 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.

]]> Anthony false No 2753 1 53 full You've gotta know when to hold 'em: The Winecoff Hotel Fire You've gotta know when to hold 'em: The Winecoff Hotel Fire https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/youve-gotta-know-when-to-hold-em-the-winecoff-hotel-fire/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/youve-gotta-know-when-to-hold-em-the-winecoff-hotel-fire/#comments Sun, 22 Sep 2024 16:00:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/715a58fd-0f4f-3596-8c2f-e4eac37fdea8 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 listen to podcasts!

]]> 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 listen to podcasts!

]]> Anthony false No 4575 1 52 full I Feel My Temperature Rising: 1980 Eruption of Mount Saint Helens I Feel My Temperature Rising: 1980 Eruption of Mount Saint Helens https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/i-feel-my-temperature-rising-1980-eruption-of-mount-saint-helens/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/i-feel-my-temperature-rising-1980-eruption-of-mount-saint-helens/#comments Mon, 08 Jul 2024 19:01:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/05a7d423-dd43-347b-a3ed-1099b459474c This episode covers the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens.

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]]> Anthony false No 7962 1 51 full Island in the Night: The Grand Island Tornado Outbreak Island in the Night: The Grand Island Tornado Outbreak https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/island-in-the-night-the-grand-island-tornado-outbreak/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/island-in-the-night-the-grand-island-tornado-outbreak/#comments Mon, 13 May 2024 19:00:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/e6ac25fd-f92b-3d6c-8fdd-fa902afd481d This episode covers the June 3, 1980 tornado outbreak in Grand Island, Nebraska. 

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]]> This episode covers the June 3, 1980 tornado outbreak in Grand Island, Nebraska. Anthony Finchum false No 4061 1 50 full A Burning Ring of Fire: The Cocoanut Grove Fire A Burning Ring of Fire: The Cocoanut Grove Fire https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/a-burning-ring-of-fire-the-cocoanut-grove-fire/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/a-burning-ring-of-fire-the-cocoanut-grove-fire/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2024 19:24:54 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/a52bd1f4-3962-343f-8787-7774aebd8fd2 This episode covers the Cocoanut Grove fire in 1942. 

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]]> Anthony Finchum false No 6974 1 49 full I Hear that Train a Coming: The Balvano Train Disaster I Hear that Train a Coming: The Balvano Train Disaster https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/i-hear-that-train-a-coming-the-balvano-train-disaster/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/i-hear-that-train-a-coming-the-balvano-train-disaster/#comments Fri, 22 Dec 2023 10:48:08 -0600 disastroushistory.podbean.com/3735cec6-ccfd-3061-809f-7e4003cbcdd9 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> Anthony Finchum false No 3016 1 47 full Highway to Hell: 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans Disaster Highway to Hell: 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans Disaster https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/highway-to-hell-1955-24-hours-of-le-mans-disaster/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/highway-to-hell-1955-24-hours-of-le-mans-disaster/#comments Thu, 15 Jun 2023 13:25:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/0b36ee03-e30d-3fe6-b374-a18e384327cd This episode covers the 1955 Le Mans Disaster that changed the sport of auto racing forever. 

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]]> This episode covers the 1955 Le Mans Disaster that changed the sport of auto racing forever. Anthony Finchum false No 4227 1 46 full On the Streets of Philadelphia: One Meridian Plaza Fire On the Streets of Philadelphia: One Meridian Plaza Fire https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/on-the-streets-of-philadelphia-one-meridian-plaza-fire/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/on-the-streets-of-philadelphia-one-meridian-plaza-fire/#comments Wed, 03 May 2023 21:36:03 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/f185ff9d-6491-3cdc-8966-075100bb5a89 This episode covers the One Meridian Plaza Fire in Philadelphia in February of 1991. 

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]]> This episode covers the One Meridian Plaza Fire in Philadelphia in February of 1991. Anthony Finchum false No 2852 1 45 full Take Another Little Piece of My Heart: The 2011 Joplin Tornado Take Another Little Piece of My Heart: The 2011 Joplin Tornado https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/take-another-little-piece-of-my-heart-the-2011-joplin-tornado/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/take-another-little-piece-of-my-heart-the-2011-joplin-tornado/#comments Sun, 23 Apr 2023 21:58:05 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/156e0d6b-4b09-3480-a0ed-0d325f16c691 This episode covers the 2011 Joplin Tornado. 

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]]> This episode covers the 2011 Joplin Tornado Anthony Finchum false No 4814 1 44 full When the Waves Turn the Minutes to Hours: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald When the Waves Turn the Minutes to Hours: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/when-the-waves-turn-the-minutes-to-hours-the-wreck-of-the-edmund-fitzgerald/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/when-the-waves-turn-the-minutes-to-hours-the-wreck-of-the-edmund-fitzgerald/#comments Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:43:49 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/d265105b-20f3-315a-9b45-267d41e13c60 This week's episode covers that famous shipwreck, the wreck of the Edmund FItzgerald. 

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

]]> Anthony Finchum false No 4237 1 43 full It Takes A Lot Of Water To Wash Away New Orleans: New Orleans Levee Failures It Takes A Lot Of Water To Wash Away New Orleans: New Orleans Levee Failures https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/it-takes-a-lot-of-water-to-wash-away-new-orleans-new-orleans-levee-failures/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/it-takes-a-lot-of-water-to-wash-away-new-orleans-new-orleans-levee-failures/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2022 22:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/aca89bff-a98b-3b45-b5b7-df870579faff 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> 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. Anthony Finchum false No 3605 1 42 full High Black Water, Devil’s Daughter: Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi High Black Water, Devil’s Daughter: Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/high-black-water-devil-s-daughter-hurricane-katrina-in-mississippi/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/high-black-water-devil-s-daughter-hurricane-katrina-in-mississippi/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2022 22:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/22563eb9-7e5e-3fe9-bb5e-047071e23bf2 This is episode 2 of our Hurricane Katrina mini series. This episode covers Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi. 

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

]]> This is episode 2 of our Hurricane Katrina mini series. This episode covers Hurricane Katrina in Mississippi. Anthony Finchum false No 2869 1 41 full Underneath a Louisiana Moon: Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans Underneath a Louisiana Moon: Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/underneath-a-louisiana-moon-hurricane-katrina-in-new-orleans/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/underneath-a-louisiana-moon-hurricane-katrina-in-new-orleans/#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2022 22:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/9f49f218-63a4-3dab-954c-928a232282d7 This episode covers the formation of Hurricane Katrina and its impact in New Orleans. 

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]]> Anthony Finchum false No 5102 1 40 full We’ve Never Been Licked: 1999 Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse We’ve Never Been Licked: 1999 Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/we-ve-never-been-licked-1999-texas-am-bonfire-collapse/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/we-ve-never-been-licked-1999-texas-am-bonfire-collapse/#comments Wed, 06 Jul 2022 23:00:24 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/8fde07c4-1dd9-3ebf-9c53-8850ae447a6b This week's episode covers the 99 Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse. 

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]]> This week’s episode covers the 99 Texas A&M Bonfire Collapse. Anthony Finchum false No 2893 1 39 full That Coal is Gonna Bury You: The Aberfan Disaster That Coal is Gonna Bury You: The Aberfan Disaster https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/that-coal-is-gonna-bury-you-the-aberfan-disaster/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/that-coal-is-gonna-bury-you-the-aberfan-disaster/#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2022 22:45:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/734a75f4-c0fe-381a-9faa-c5ccdf58c2eb This episode covers the 1966 Aberfan Disaster. 

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]]> This episode covers the 1966 Aberfan Disaster. Anthony Finchum false No 2803 1 38 full Be True to Your School: New London School Explosion Be True to Your School: New London School Explosion https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/be-true-to-your-school-new-london-school-explosion/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/be-true-to-your-school-new-london-school-explosion/#comments Wed, 25 May 2022 22:13:54 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/fe376280-edbc-3f8a-8eee-43a409821395 This episode covers the New London School Explosion of 1937. 

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]]> This episode covers the New London School Explosion of 1937. Anthony Finchum false No 2991 1 37 full We Didn’t Start the Fire: The Great Fires of New York City We Didn’t Start the Fire: The Great Fires of New York City https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/we-didn-t-start-the-fire-the-great-fires-of-new-york-city/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/we-didn-t-start-the-fire-the-great-fires-of-new-york-city/#comments Wed, 27 Apr 2022 22:02:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/6f11ea92-d941-353a-8ee1-1808ec87b04d This episode covers the Great Fires of New York in 1776, 1835, and 1845.

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]]> This episode covers the Great Fires of New York in 1776, 1835, and 1845. Anthony Finchum false No 4033 1 36 full Deep in the Heart of Texas: West Fertilizer Plant Explosion Deep in the Heart of Texas: West Fertilizer Plant Explosion https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/deep-in-the-heart-of-texas-west-fertilizer-plant-explosion/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/deep-in-the-heart-of-texas-west-fertilizer-plant-explosion/#comments Sun, 27 Mar 2022 23:00:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/5cce3c7a-8a04-3681-8b45-6e3535f88b91 This episode covers the West Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion in April of 2013. 

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]]> This episode covers the West Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion in April of 2013. Anthony Finchum false No 2639 1 35 full Rolling in the Deep: The Deepwater Horizon Disaster Rolling in the Deep: The Deepwater Horizon Disaster https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/rolling-in-the-deep-the-deepwater-horizon-disaster/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/rolling-in-the-deep-the-deepwater-horizon-disaster/#comments Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -0600 disastroushistory.podbean.com/ce86dde3-fd9f-327a-b598-1dc532ab2cb3 This week covers the Deepwater Horizon Disaster. 

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]]> This episode covers the Deepwater Horizon Disaster. Anthony Finchum false No 7650 1 34 full You Have to Go Out, But You Don’t Have to Come Back: The White Hurricane You Have to Go Out, But You Don’t Have to Come Back: The White Hurricane https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/you-have-to-go-out-but-you-don-t-have-to-come-back-the-white-hurricane/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/you-have-to-go-out-but-you-don-t-have-to-come-back-the-white-hurricane/#comments Wed, 05 Jan 2022 06:00:00 -0600 disastroushistory.podbean.com/c0f776cf-f6e7-3060-9f79-7d1a95d10871 This episode covers the White Hurricane of 1913. 

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]]> This episode covers the White Hurricane of 1913. Anthony Finchum false No 3492 1 33 full You’re Two Days Nearer Death: The Donora Death Fog You’re Two Days Nearer Death: The Donora Death Fog https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/you-re-two-days-nearer-death-the-donora-death-fog/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/you-re-two-days-nearer-death-the-donora-death-fog/#comments Fri, 31 Dec 2021 06:00:00 -0600 disastroushistory.podbean.com/1f905567-8f71-31a1-a71e-c9e2970f6a60 This week's episode covers the 1948 Donora Death Fog. 

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]]> This week’s episode covers the 1948 Donora Death Fog. Anthony Finchum false No 2996 1 32 full Smoke on the Horizon: The Grenfell Tower Fire Smoke on the Horizon: The Grenfell Tower Fire https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/smoke-on-the-horizon-the-grenfell-tower-fire/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/smoke-on-the-horizon-the-grenfell-tower-fire/#comments Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:40:00 -0600 disastroushistory.podbean.com/a911757e-f55d-3a61-bb93-272baefe6bec This week's episode covers the 2017 Grenfell Tower Fire. 

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]]> This week‘s episode covers the 2017 Grenfell Tower Fire. Anthony Finchum false No 4587 1 31 full Rollin‘ On the River: Johnstown Flood of 1889 Rollin‘ On the River: Johnstown Flood of 1889 https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/rollin-down-the-river-johnstown-flood-of-1889/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/rollin-down-the-river-johnstown-flood-of-1889/#comments Thu, 11 Nov 2021 05:30:00 -0600 disastroushistory.podbean.com/dbfb776d-5215-3516-8cab-bbea9bc3ee41 This week's episode covers the Johnstown Flood of 1889.

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]]> This week‘s episode covers the Johnstown Flood of 1889. Anthony Finchum false No 2804 1 30 full The Story of the Hurricane: Hurricane Rita The Story of the Hurricane: Hurricane Rita https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/the-story-of-the-hurricane-hurricane-rita/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/the-story-of-the-hurricane-hurricane-rita/#comments Thu, 21 Oct 2021 05:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/1005e421-f00e-3fac-828b-b062b95838e6 This episode covers Hurricane Rita on September 24, 2005. 

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]]> This episode covers Hurricane Rita on September 24, 2005. Anthony Finchum false No 2319 1 29 full Walking in a Winter Wonderland: The Year Without a Summer Walking in a Winter Wonderland: The Year Without a Summer https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/walking-in-a-winter-wonderland-the-year-without-a-summer/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/walking-in-a-winter-wonderland-the-year-without-a-summer/#comments Tue, 12 Oct 2021 05:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/75e84cd4-08be-3da8-82db-7d6e9f2ba51f This week covers the summer of 1816, or 1800 and Froze to Death. 

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]]> This week covers the summer of 1816, or 1800 and Froze to Death. Anthony Finchum false No 2487 1 28 full Where Did We Go Wrong?: The Iroquois Theater Fire Where Did We Go Wrong?: The Iroquois Theater Fire https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/where-did-we-go-wrong-the-iroquois-theater-fire/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/where-did-we-go-wrong-the-iroquois-theater-fire/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/f3f1d431-f18c-30d1-ab3e-2dee8d2d829d This week's episode covers the Iroquois Theater Fire of 1903. 

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]]> This week‘s episode covers the Iroquois Theater Fire of 1903. Anthony Finchum false No 2000 1 27 full Eastbound and Down: The Lac-Megantic Rail Disaster Eastbound and Down: The Lac-Megantic Rail Disaster https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/eastbound-and-down-the-lac-megantic-rail-disaster/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/eastbound-and-down-the-lac-megantic-rail-disaster/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2021 05:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/3a0ba354-3d1e-3cec-83ba-8228754fc7ea This week's episode covers the Lac-Megantic Rail Disaster in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, Canada. 

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]]> This week‘s episode covers the Lac-Megantic Rail Disaster in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, Canada. Anthony Finchum false No 2291 1 26 full Pour Some Sugar on Me: 2008 Georgia Sugar Refinery Explosion Pour Some Sugar on Me: 2008 Georgia Sugar Refinery Explosion https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/pour-some-sugar-on-me-2008-georgia-sugar-refinery-explosion/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/pour-some-sugar-on-me-2008-georgia-sugar-refinery-explosion/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2021 05:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/167bcaf8-2905-39cb-ac70-d767f7360b8e This episode covers the 2008 Georgia Sugar Refinery Explosion.

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]]> This episode covers the 2008 Georgia Sugar Refinery Explosion. Anthony Finchum false No 2235 1 25 full I'll Stop the World and Melt With You: The Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant I'll Stop the World and Melt With You: The Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/ill-stop-the-world-and-melt-with-you-the-rocky-flats-nuclear-weapons-plant/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/ill-stop-the-world-and-melt-with-you-the-rocky-flats-nuclear-weapons-plant/#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2021 05:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/8891fa78-2a86-30a1-bdcc-2250251b78c9 This episode goes into the history of disasters, mismanagement, and general lack of safety surrounding the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant

]]> This episode goes into the history of disasters, mismanagement, and general lack of safety surrounding the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant

]]> This episode goes into the history of disasters, mismanagement, and general lack of safety surrounding the Rocky Flats Nuclear Weapons Plant Anthony Finchum false No 2598 1 24 full Smoke on the Water: Beirut Explosion Smoke on the Water: Beirut Explosion https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-25-smoke-on-the-water/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-25-smoke-on-the-water/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2021 05:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/5eb3a4f7-10f8-326c-a93c-b7e5d130fb85 This episode covers the 2020 Beirut Explosion. 

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]]> This episode covers the 2020 Beirut Explosion. Anthony Finchum false No 2190 1 23 full I Hear That Train a Comin: Big Bayou Canot Rail Disaster I Hear That Train a Comin: Big Bayou Canot Rail Disaster https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-24-i-hear-that-train-a-coming/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-24-i-hear-that-train-a-coming/#comments Wed, 21 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/4804ba25-1c6f-31e7-aafe-c83e5aebd2c2 This week's episode covers the Big Bayou Canot Rail Disaster of 1993. 

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]]> This week’s episode covers the Big Bayou Canot Rail Disaster of 1993. Anthony Finchum false No 2356 1 22 full Fire in the Sky: 2018 Camp Fire Fire in the Sky: 2018 Camp Fire https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-23-fire-in-the-sky/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-23-fire-in-the-sky/#comments Tue, 13 Jul 2021 05:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/4eba6682-d3ab-329a-a734-79b842b93a81 This week's episode covers the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California. 

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]]> This week’s episode covers the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California. Anthony Finchum false No 2545 1 21 full There Ain't Much in This Town: Buffalo Creek Disaster There Ain't Much in This Town: Buffalo Creek Disaster https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-22-there-aint-much-in-this-town/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-22-there-aint-much-in-this-town/#comments Tue, 06 Jul 2021 05:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/859b8534-cc11-3e07-b899-f950a5b1e506 This week's episode covers the Buffalo Creek Disaster in Buffalo Creek, West Virginia in 1972. Before listening to this episode, there is some in depth talking of survivor guilt and PTSD. I don't want any listeners to have any issues listening to this episode and if you feel you need to talk to someone, please reach out or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255.

]]> This week's episode covers the Buffalo Creek Disaster in Buffalo Creek, West Virginia in 1972. Before listening to this episode, there is some in depth talking of survivor guilt and PTSD. I don't want any listeners to have any issues listening to this episode and if you feel you need to talk to someone, please reach out or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255.

]]> This week’s episode covers the Buffalo Creek Disaster in Buffalo Creek, West Virginia in 1972. Before listening to this episode, there is some in depth talking of survivor guilt and PTSD. I don’t want any listeners to have any issues listening to this episode and if you feel you need to talk to someone, please reach out or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255. Anthony Finchum false No 3990 1 20 full The Walls Start Shaking: 1960 Valdivia Earthquake The Walls Start Shaking: 1960 Valdivia Earthquake https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-21-the-walls-start-shaking/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-21-the-walls-start-shaking/#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2021 05:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/1dd316aa-6ee0-3958-90db-c124c4db0167 This episode covers the 1960 Valdivia earthquake, landslides, tsunamis, flood, and volcanic eruption. Busy episode this week yikes. 

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]]> This episode covers the 1960 Valdivia earthquake, landslides, tsunamis, flood, and volcanic eruption. Busy episode this week yikes. Anthony Finchum false No 2512 1 19 full And the Walls Kept Tumbling Down: Mount Vesuvius Eruption And the Walls Kept Tumbling Down: Mount Vesuvius Eruption https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-20-and-the-walls-kept-tumbling-down/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-20-and-the-walls-kept-tumbling-down/#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/eb800bed-483d-3d6b-9cc0-2953f6d92cc7 This episode is all about the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. 

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]]> This episode is all about the Mount Vesuvius eruption of 79 AD. Anthony false No 2095 1 18 full Watch Me Explode: Minoan Eruption Watch Me Explode: Minoan Eruption https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-19-watch-me-explode/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-19-watch-me-explode/#comments Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/524480cf-53fa-39df-8a34-00f7a634109a This episode covers the Minoan Eruption of 1650-1500 BCE.

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]]> This episode covers the Minoan Eruption of 1650-1500 BCE Anthony false No 1774 1 17 full Why is the Whiskey Always Gone: The Great Whiskey Fire Why is the Whiskey Always Gone: The Great Whiskey Fire https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-18-why-is-the-whiskey-always-gone/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-18-why-is-the-whiskey-always-gone/#comments Thu, 03 Jun 2021 05:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/b6524a0d-1360-3e41-a7d0-c0fd6dde2560 This episode covers three disasters! The Great Whiskey Fire, The Erfurt Latrine Disaster, and The Lake Peigneur Disaster. 

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]]> This episode covers three disasters! The Great Whiskey Fire, The Erfurt Latrine Disaster, and The Lake Peigneur Disaster. Anthony false No 3157 1 16 full Just Keep on Mining Boy: Upper Big Branch Mining Disaster Just Keep on Mining Boy: Upper Big Branch Mining Disaster https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-17-just-keep-on-mining-boy/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-17-just-keep-on-mining-boy/#comments Tue, 18 May 2021 05:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/08c983a7-857b-3bae-98b4-0f0eb0271e55 This episode covers the Upper Big Branch Mining Disaster. 

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]]> This episode covers the Upper Big Branch Mining Disaster. Anthony false No 2999 1 15 full Waffle House Alley: 2011 Super Outbreak Waffle House Alley: 2011 Super Outbreak https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/my-tuscaloosa-heart/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/my-tuscaloosa-heart/#comments Sat, 01 May 2021 06:00:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/57056237-1807-3e29-9bb3-d589ec6ecdd6 This week covers the 2011 Super Outbreak of Tornadoes. 

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]]> This week covers the 2011 Super Outbreak of tornadoes. Anthony false No 3312 1 14 full Heaven's on Fire: Notre Dame Fire Heaven's on Fire: Notre Dame Fire https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-15-heavens-on-fire/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-15-heavens-on-fire/#comments Thu, 15 Apr 2021 05:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/47f29b27-cd75-3ba8-b0bd-3b7d955a51b4 This week we cover the 2019 Fire in Notre Dame de Paris. 

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]]> This week covers the 2019 fire in Notre Dame de Paris. Anthony false No 3119 1 13 full Great Balls of Fire: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Great Balls of Fire: Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-14-great-balls-of-fire/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-14-great-balls-of-fire/#comments Mon, 29 Mar 2021 05:00:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/01ca0bf9-8640-3e0d-b0cc-1217563cc965 This week we cover the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire. 

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]]> This week we cover the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire Anthony false No 2619 1 12 full The Night the Lights Went Out in NYC: 1977 New York City Blackout The Night the Lights Went Out in NYC: 1977 New York City Blackout https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-13-the-night-the-lights-went-out-in-nyc/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-13-the-night-the-lights-went-out-in-nyc/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2021 05:30:00 -0500 disastroushistory.podbean.com/acd9084e-6543-39e3-9d21-159b32ac674b This week we discuss the New York City Blackout of 1977.

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]]> This week we discuss the New York City Blackout of 1977. Anthony false No 2403 1 11 full A Knight's Twister: Tornadoes Throughout Europe A Knight's Twister: Tornadoes Throughout Europe https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-10-a-knights-twister/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-10-a-knights-twister/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2021 05:30:00 -0600 disastroushistory.podbean.com/1f396d75-5638-30ca-95e6-91a6b63049d0 This week we cover a whole host of tornadoes throughout the ages in Europe. 

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]]> This week we cover a whole host of tornadoes throughout the ages in Europe. Anthony false No 2167 1 10 full It Just Means Moore: Tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma It Just Means Moore: Tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-9-it-just-means-moore/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-9-it-just-means-moore/#comments Mon, 22 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0600 disastroushistory.podbean.com/7dbd01c7-d3dc-3c93-8dd7-dba25d1b57db This week we cover the apparently cursed town of Moore, Oklahoma

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]]> This week we cover the apparently cursed town of Moore, Oklahoma Anthony false No 2011 1 9 full Just Another Manic Sunday: 1965 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak Just Another Manic Sunday: 1965 Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-8-just-another-manic-sunday/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-8-just-another-manic-sunday/#comments Mon, 15 Feb 2021 11:00:00 -0600 disastroushistory.podbean.com/76d99b52-a31f-3205-97d7-cd4f48b1781d This week covers the Tornado Outbreak of 1965

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]]> This week we cover the Palm Sunday Tornado Outbreak of 1965 Anthony false No 2021 1 8 full Attack of the Killer Lakes: Lake Nyos Disaster Attack of the Killer Lakes: Lake Nyos Disaster https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-7-attack-of-the-killer-lakes/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-7-attack-of-the-killer-lakes/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:16:16 -0600 disastroushistory.podbean.com/26fc6071-57f9-3a9d-ab45-0c9a3fdfd9a6 This week's episode will cover the Lake Monoun Disaster and the Lake Nyos Disaster

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]]> Anthony false No 1477 1 7 full California, Rest in Peace: Great San Francisco Quake California, Rest in Peace: Great San Francisco Quake https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-6-california-rest-in-peace/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-6-california-rest-in-peace/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2021 22:00:00 -0600 Buzzsprout-7600873 This week we cover the Great Quake of 1906 in San Francisco and the subsequent fires.

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]]> Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum false No 2090 1 6 full London is Calling: Second Great Fire of London London is Calling: Second Great Fire of London https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-5-london-is-calling/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-5-london-is-calling/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0600 Buzzsprout-7475512 This week's episode covers the sequel to the Great Fire of London, creatively entitled, the Second Great Fire of London

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]]> Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum false No 1597 1 5 full London Bridge is Burning: Great Fire of London London Bridge is Burning: Great Fire of London https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-4-london-bridge-is-burning/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-4-london-bridge-is-burning/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2021 22:00:00 -0600 Buzzsprout-7329253 In this week's episode we cover the First Great Fire of London.

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]]> Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum false No 2354 1 4 full Take Me Out: Assassination of Franz Ferdinand Take Me Out: Assassination of Franz Ferdinand https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-3-take-me-out/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-3-take-me-out/#comments Sun, 10 Jan 2021 18:00:00 -0600 Buzzsprout-7226170 This week we discuss the events leading up to, surrounding, and aftermath of the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

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]]> Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum false No 1771 1 3 full A Sticky Situation: Great Molasses Flood A Sticky Situation: Great Molasses Flood https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-2-a-sticky-situation/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-2-a-sticky-situation/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0600 Buzzsprout-7127296 A discussion on the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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]]> Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum false No 1314 1 2 full In the Heat of a Fall Night: Great Chicago Fire In the Heat of a Fall Night: Great Chicago Fire https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-1-in-the-heat-of-a-fall-night/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/episode-1-in-the-heat-of-a-fall-night/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0600 Buzzsprout-7049086 Hey new listener! Just want to say that this was my very first attempt at ever recording a podcast. I was doing my best with what I knew how to do at the time. If you don’t enjoy this episode, try one of the newer ones. I get much better, I promise! Hope you all enjoy! In this week's episode, we cover the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

]]> Hey new listener! Just want to say that this was my very first attempt at ever recording a podcast. I was doing my best with what I knew how to do at the time. If you don’t enjoy this episode, try one of the newer ones. I get much better, I promise! Hope you all enjoy! In this week's episode, we cover the Great Chicago Fire of 1871.

]]> Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum false No 1309 1 1 full The Intro Episode The Intro Episode https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/the-intro-episode-1612208532/ https://disastroushistory.podbean.com/e/the-intro-episode-1612208532/#comments Tue, 29 Dec 2020 10:00:00 -0600 Buzzsprout-7048990 A brief introduction to what this show will be and how it will run.

]]> A brief introduction to what this show will be and how it will run.

]]> Authored by: Anthony Finchum, Produced by: Kaitlin Finchum false No 117 1 full