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Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton tried and failed to cross the coldest and windiest continent on Earth.

Eleven-year-old Nhamo is running for her life. When the village witch finder decrees that she must marry a cruel stranger to propitiate an evil spirit, her only recourse is to steal a fishing boat and go looking for a father she has never met. Alone on the Musengezi River, Nhamo has meager resources to help her survive loneliness, hunger, wild animals, and even land mines.

We may not often think of our clothes as having a function beyond covering our naked bodies and keeping us a little safer from the elements. But to discount the enormous influence of clothing on anything from economic cycles to the future of water scarcity is to ignore the greater meaning of the garments we put on our backs. Disrobed vividly considers the role that clothing plays in everything from natural disasters to climate change to terrorism to geopolitics to agribusiness.

On a cold January morning in 1986, NASA launched the Space Shuttle Challenger, despite warnings against doing so by many individuals including Allan McDonald. The fiery destruction of Challenger on live television moments after launch remains an indelible image in the nation's collective memory. In Truth, Lies, and O-Rings, McDonald, a skilled engineer and executive, relives the tragedy from where he stood at Launch Control Center.

Buildings were weaving in and out, the street pitched like a stormy sea and bricks were raining down all around him.... Experience first hand through young Jacob what it was like living through this country’s most destructive earthquake!

Welcome to Semisweet Homemade Disaster —a podcast for those who feel too much, think too much, laugh at the wrong moments, and somehow keep showing up anyway. I’m Michelle and this is where I talk about life, healing, witchy shit, internet drama, breakdowns, breakthroughs and whatever else I’m currently spiraling through. There are three episodes a week- sometimes chaotic, always sincere.

Beautiful Disaster is a raw and real podcast where I share my journey through trauma, loss, foster care, abuse, and survival. This space was created for anyone who has been through the darkest moments and are still standing. It’s about turning pain into purpose—about finding strength in the struggle and beauty in the broken pieces. If you’ve ever felt alone in your healing, this podcast is for you. Together, we rise.

Voices of the Titanic is a standout among Titanic books for kids that will give you insights into the disaster like never before. Take a new look at the sinking of the RMS Titanic through the eyes of the heroes and the cowards, the wealthy and the poor, the survivors and those who went down with the ship. In one of the best Titanic books for kids, you’ll hear the stories of real passengers and how they found their place on board. Of all the Titanic books for kids, the fascinating accounts and tantalizing tales in this one will keep you captivated for hours.

You’ve got the color-coded calendar, the competent job persona, the “I’m fine!” mask down to an art—and a mental load heavy enough to throw out your back. Meanwhile, life? That's a hot mess express—total chaos with zero chill and a full tank of emotional baggage. And what makes it even worse? Nearly no one’s talking about it. Welcome to The High-Functioning Disaster, a podcast for people who are doing their best to hold it together while navigating burnout, grief, trauma, anxiety, caretaking duties, family drama, body image issues, and a to-do list that never quits. Host Sacha ...

Seventy-three years separate the two major Titanic events - the 1912 sinking of the vessel and the dramatic 1985 discovery of the wreck by Robert Ballard. But additional stories about the victims, survivors, rescuers, reporters, investigators, and many others show the far-reaching effects this tragedy had on society. Award-winning author Stephanie Sammartino McPherson has collected numerous personal accounts of the event.

Disaster Stream is a podcast series that delves into the world of disaster recovery, cybersecurity incidents, and critical problem resolution in major organizations. Hosted by Bill Alderson, the podcast features expert insights, case studies, and interviews with leaders and pioneers in the technology and cybersecurity fields. Each episode shares lessons learned and best practices for crisis management, aiming to help organizations prepare for and respond to disasters effectively. Available in both audio and video formats, Disaster Stream is your go-to resource for understanding and navigating ...

"Japan Indicts 3 Former Executives over Fukushima Nuclear Disaster" is from the World section of The New York Times. It was written by Jonathan Soble and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

The 2 Deans : Dating, Dread and Disaster and whatever other dIsasters we want to make fun of. Starring Dean (Timothy Gager) and Dawes (Jackie Dawes)

Natural disasters rip away our collective sense of control, so it’s critical that the road of recovery is paved with community voice and agency. With disasters increasing year on year we need new ideas for how governments and communities can work together when everything has been destroyed. Democracy After Disasters is a nine part narrative documentary podcast series that explores how we can re-build democracy on the road of recovery. We'll talk to people from Macedon to Mallacoota, to experts in history, philosophy and political science. And we'll uncover ideas that can dramatically ...

I’m driving through South America in a beat-up van. No plan, no script—chatting with people I meet along the way. And the stories? The ones you’d never hear.going places, not sure where.

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Every day we hear about events that happen in the world. They leave their mark on the minds of all of us, in different ways. There are also disasters, natural or human, that have had a strong impact on the whole world. And that remain in our memories, whether we like it or not. We are going to trace the greatest disasters that the world has known. Shattering events that took place all over the world and that are still talked about.

President-elect Donald Trump has called the U.S. economy a “disaster.” But in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Scott Lawrence, a local businessman and Trump voter, has a different take.

The ‘Movie Survival Podcast‘ finds hosts Johnny and Shane taking a comedic approach to prepping culture by assessing iconic scenarios from disaster movies and post-apocalyptic fiction, and the possibilities of survival in each case. ScreenRant.com called it ”an interesting commentary on pop culture while also making way for unlikely survival tips.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Critical Response is a podcast that dives into how disasters shape communities—how we prepare, respond, and rebuild. Through expert insights, powerful stories, and real-life experiences, we explore the world of emergency management, public safety, and crisis leadership. Whether you're a professional, a student, or simply curious about how we face the toughest moments, this show unpacks the people, systems, and decisions behind disaster response. When everything goes wrong, we talk about why.