
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
Episodes
26 episodes
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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Iroquois Theater Fire 1903
The Tragic Iroquois Theater Fire of 1903On December 30th, 1903, a fire broke out during a packed matinee performance at the Iroquois Theater in Chicago, leading to the deadliest single-building fire in American history, with o...
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Charge Of The Light Brigade pt 3 On This Battlefield No One Wins
In the concluding episode of the series on the Light Brigade, host Andrew dives into the aftermath of the infamous charge during the Crimean War. The episode covers the hardships the brigade faced, including severe winter conditions and lack of...
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Charge Of The Light Brigade pt 2 The Bugle Sounds, The Charge Begins
In this episode of 'History's a Disaster,' host Andrew delves into the dramatic and tragic charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Bo Cova in the Crimean War. The episode covers the events leading up to the military action, the charge ...
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Charge Of The Light Brigade pt 1 Marching Off To War
The episode of 'History's a Disaster' hosted by Andrew delves into the infamous charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. It covers the historical context leading up to the disastrous charge on October 25, 1854, including Russian expa...
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The Invercauld Shipwreck
Andrew takes a look at the shipwreck of the Invercauld off the shore of Auckland Island
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15:08

Pan Am Flight 103
Andrew takes a look at the bombing of Pan Am FLight 103, the investigation and trials that followed and some of the aftermath of this deadly terrorist attack
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14:01

Marooned! The Grafton Shipwreck
Andrew takes a look into the Grafton shipwreck and how they survived trapped on Auckland Island for 18 months
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14:27

A Killer In The Fog part 2 Serial Killer John Christi
On part 2 Andrew takes a look into the life and crimes of serial killer John Reginald Christi
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45:42

A Killer In The Fog part 1 The Great Smog Of London 1952
Andrew takes a dive into postwar London, what happened during the disaster and the aftermath that follows
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41:15

Susan Smith Killer Mom
Andrew takes a look back at the Susan Smith case, her trial, what shes been up to in prison and her recent parole hearing
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19:26

Pied Piper
Andrew takes a look at the truth behind the Pied Piper fairy tale. Discussing theories about what really happened
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18:22

Challenger Disaster
Andrew takes a look into the history of the Challenger shuttle, the cause of the disaster and the aftermath
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23:43

Family Annihilator: Philip Austin
Andrew takes a dive into the case of Philip Austin. An English killer who murdered his wife and children
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22:17

SHOW UPDATE
A quick update on the show and the upcoming rebrand to the new name History's A Disaster
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The Great Chicago Fire Of 1871
Andrew takes a closer look at the great fire that destroyed Chicago in 1871. Dispels some myths surrounded the fire and a look at who possibly caused the fireSInce the release of this episode the podcast has been renamed and certain ele...
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Grim Reaper
A look into the origin and history of the Grim Reaper plus a look at some popular and personal pop culture portrayalsSInce the release of this episode the podcast has been renamed and certain elements in the intro and conclusion may not...
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10:27

Battle Of Rumalia
A look into the highly controversial battle of Rumalia that took place in the final days of the Gulf WarSInce the release of this episode the podcast has been renamed and certain elements in the intro and conclusion may not reflect ...
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10:19

The Hindenburg Disaster
A look into the most famous aviation disaster in history. The HindenburgSInce the release of this episode the podcast has been renamed and certain elements in the intro and conclusion may not reflect those changes
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