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You already know the story of the RMS Titanic. On April 10, 1912, it set out on its maiden voyage from Southampton, United Kingdom to New York City, but late on the evening of April 14th, it struck an iceberg.

The Titanic Provenance Files explores the story of Titanic through the evidence she left behind.Hosted by Damon Henrichs, a lifelong Titanic enthusiast who holds a degree in 20th-century history from Northwestern University, each episode follows a specific case file: an object, book, document, artifact, relic, souvenir, or contested piece of evidence connected to the ship and her afterlife.This is not an appraisal podcast. It is a show about historical value, provenance, memory, and the question behind every Titanic story: How do we know what we know?Titanic history, one object at a time.

When Ted Turner started out in business, he owned a small billboard company in rural Georgia. Over the decades, he built a multi-billion empire that included CNN, Turner Classic Movies (TCM), MGM studios, and the Atlanta Braves. Risk-taking, careful planning, and steely determination are the hallmarks of this brash, outspoken, and wildly successful media mogul. On the other side of the world, his counterpart—Australian-born Rupert Murdoch—began with one small newspaper and parlayed it into more than 100 newspapers and magazines around the globe.

अपने वक़्त में दुनिया का सबसे बड़ा और सुविधाओं से लैस माना जाने वाला टाइटैनिक अपनी पहली ही यात्रा के दौरान एक आइस...

The Titanic was thought to be the safest ship to set sail as it embarked on its maiden voyage. Unfortunately, history tells us differently. This is an "eye witness account", cobbled together by the author from statements given by survivors. It is not for the faint of heart. - Summary by LynneT

In Titanic Conspiracy, Emmy-nominated actor and internationally bestselling author Geoffrey Giuliano dives deep beneath the surface of one of the most iconic maritime disasters in history. With the skill of a seasoned storyteller and the intensity of a man driven by truth, Giuliano offers listeners more than a retelling of the doomed voyage of the RMS Titanic—he delivers a gripping, unnerving exploration of what might have really happened that cold April night in 1912.

Joseph Laroche was an anomaly among the passengers of the Titanic. He was exceptionally well-educated in a time when few Black men had access to an education - and when even fewer were able to travel on a luxurious ship in first or second class. When his family arrived in the United States without him after the Titanic's tragic crash, they were received well along with the other survivors and even sponsored by a wealthy New York heiress. Who was Joseph Laroche? Where was he going, and what was his story? This biography recounts the life of Joseph Laroche.

Have you ever wondered whether there were other people who just wanted to talk on and on about Titanic? Well, I have, and I'm off to try and talk to as many of them as possible. Join me on Titanic Talkline as I go looking for what it is that makes us chase this 110-year-old shipwreck, while having as much fun as I can, and learning all the way.Titanic Talkline is a Crow's Nest Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dive into the gripping first-hand account of Colonel Archibald Gracie, the first Titanic survivor to pass away after the tragic sinking. In this compelling narrative, Gracie seeks to debunk the myths surrounding that fateful night, sharing his personal experiences as he clung to the hull of an overturned lifeboat after heroically assisting many others to safety. This remarkable book also features poignant testimonies from other survivors, gathered from both American and British inquiries, revealing their heart-wrenching tales boat by boat. - Summary by Larry Wilson

"Royal Caribbean’s ‘Smartship’ Avoids a Titanic Situation" is from the Travel section of The New York Times. It was written by Brett Michael Dykes and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

Hello everyone, and welcome to The Show About Titanic. My name is Edward, and I will be your host. And the topic of this podcast is, naturally, the Titanic.

Welcome to Unsinkable, an intense look at the cultural history of Titanic and its era. The history of the ship is laden with: women, people of color, families that have spoken up and lived out loud to leave a legacy we cannot ignore. The past is present and the future. We cannot make the mistakes of our ancestors.