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CATASTROPHE is a documentary podcast series examining humanity's most devastating tragedies through historical analysis and survivor testimony. Hosted by AI correspondent Alexandra Reeves, the series explores the atomic bombing of Hiroshima that introduced nuclear horror to the world, the systematic evil of the Holocaust where Nazi genocide murdered six million Jews and millions of others, and the Chernobyl nuclear disaster that exposed the deadly combination of technological complexity and institutional failure. Drawing from historical documents, eyewitness accounts, and rigorous ...

The Austro-Hungarian army that marched east and south to confront the Russians and Serbs in the opening campaigns of World War I had a glorious past but a pitiful present. Speaking a mystifying array of languages and lugging outdated weapons, the Austrian troops were hopelessly unprepared for the industrialized warfare that would shortly consume Europe.

The destruction of the Armenians of the Ottoman Empire in 1915-16 was the greatest atrocity of World War I. Around one million Armenians were killed, and the survivors were scattered across the world. Although it is now a century old, the issue of what most of the world calls the Armenian Genocide of 1915 is still a live and divisive issue that mobilizes Armenians across the world, shapes the identity and politics of modern Turkey, and has consumed the attention of U.S. politicians for years.

Historian Philip Jenkins draws out the complex relationship between religion and climate change. He asserts that the religious movements and ideas that emerge from climate shocks often last for many decades, and even become a familiar part of the religious landscape. By stirring conflicts and provoking persecutions that defined themselves in religious terms, changes in climate have redrawn the world's religious maps, and created the global concentrations of believers as we know them today.

A century of the industrial age saw unprecedented leaps in technology and engineering, from the first flight of an airplane to the first flight of humans to the moon. But alongside these awe-inspiring achievements were horrible disasters caused by faulty engineering or careless judgement. Catastrophes and Heroes explores eight such disasters and recognizes the unheralded heroes who stepped up to save others in times of great danger.

Welcome to Catastrophe Chronicles, where Kathryn and Arin Babbick unravel the gripping—and often devastating—world of natural and man-made disasters. If you love the twists and turns of true crime, with a dash of whodunit intrigue, this podcast is for you. Each episode, Kathryn spins a dramatic tale of calamity, from hurricanes and earthquakes to industrial accidents and beyond, while Arin, a Navy veteran with a sharp sense of humor, offers his insights and candid commentary. Together, they blend serious reflection with lighthearted discussion, bringing you a fresh perspective on history...

Nous entendons tous les jours parler d’événements qui surviennent dans le monde. Ils marquent les esprits de chacun d’entre nous, de façon différente. Il existe aussi des catastrophes, naturelles ou humaines, qui ont eu un fort impact sur le monde entier. Et qui restent dans nos mémoires, qu’on le veuille ou non. Retraçons les plus grandes catastrophes que le monde ait connues. 🦇 MINUIT diffuse des créations originales destinées au grand public. Aventure, paranormal, Histoire ou affaires criminelles… Nous vous emmenons au plus profond de récits fascinants ! Écoutez tous ...

Uses dramatic, deeply researched storytelling and archival footage to explore some of the worst disasters caused by man. Some are accidents sprouting from hubris, greed or incompetence, others a result of malice and a complete disregard for fellow human beings. Whether it’s collapses, fires, riots, stampedes, crashes, explosions, famines, massacres, war crimes or genocide, every manmade calamity has lessons we can learn from—both about the complex human follies that enabled them, as well as how they can be prevented from ever happening again.

To commemorate the crowning of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, Royal commentator James Taylor joins Royal History Geeks creator, Gareth Streeter to explore some of the most dramatic moments from historic coronations. From Henry VII's desire to cut the role of Queen Consort from his crowning, to Henry VIII's desire to write it back in for his ceremony, we explore the significance of coronations to the early Tudor monarchy. We then fast forward to the nineteenth century and discuss the dramatic moments at George IV's big day and Queen Victoria's botched extravaganza. For more Royal History ...

« Reviens de Saint-Pierre, ville complètement détruite par masse de feu vers 8 heures du matin. Suppose toute population anéantie. Ai ramené quelques survivants, une trentaine. Tous navires sur rade incendiés et perdus. Éruption volcan continue. Je pars pour Guadeloupe chercher vivres. »  Télégramme au ministère de la Marine du capitaine Le Bris, commandant du croiseur Suchet le soir du 8 mai 1902. On n’entre pas dans Saint-Pierre comme dans n’importe quelle ville. Cent vingt ans après 1902, que reste-t-il de la mémoire de la catastrophe ? Cette exposition composée de ...

The ominous forces of militarism, nationalism, and secret alliances were finally set loose by the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand. As the Central Powers of Austria-Hungary and Germany move to quickly bring the issue to a speedy climax, the wheels begin to come off. Instead of quick victory, a devastating stalemate ensued.