
History's A Disaster
Bloody history and bloodier crimes. Andrew takes a weekly look at all things bloody. From natural disasters to man made atrocities
Podcasting since 2024 • 26 episodes
History's A Disaster
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The Murder of Christopher Meyer
The Tragic Murder of Christopher MeyerIn this episode, Andrew delves into the harrowing 1995 case of 10-year-old Christopher Meyer, who disappeared while fishing in Aroma Park, Illinois. The investigation quickly led to the arrest of co...
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1955 Le Mans Race Disaster
In this episode of 'History's a Disaster,' Andrew delves into the tragic events of the 1955 24 Hours of LeMans racing event in France, where a catastrophic accident led to the deaths of 84 people, making it the worst disaster in motorsport ...
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Spanish Flu
The Great Influenza Epidemic: Misnamed, Deadly, and UnforgettableThis episode of History's a Disaster, hosted by Andrew, explores the Great Influenza Epidemic of 1918, often misnamed as the Spanish Flu. The virus, caused by the H1N1 str...
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Chaos on the Tracks: The 1978 Waverly Train Explosion
On February 22, 1978, a Louisville and Nashville train derailed in Waverly, Tennessee, causing a catastrophic propane explosion during cleanup efforts. The incident resulted in 16 deaths, over 200 injuries, and widespread destruction. This ...
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Disaster in the Skies: Collision Over the Grand Canyon
The 1956 Grand Canyon Mid-Air Collision: Tragic Prelude to Aviation ReformOn June 30, 1956, two passenger planes collided over the Grand Canyon, resulting in no survivors and a devastating disaster that spurred significant changes in av...
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