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
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 47
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Whakaari Eruption 2019
This episode discusses the tragic volcanic eruption of Whakaari Island on December 9, 2019. Host Andrew explores the sequence of events that led to the eruption during a guided tour, wh…
The Murder of Christopher Meyer
The Tragic Murder of Christopher Meyer
In this episode, Andrew delves into the harrowing 1995 case of 10-year-old Christopher Meyer, who disappeared while fishing in Aroma Park, Illinois…
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…
Spanish Flu
The Great Influenza Epidemic: Misnamed, Deadly, and Unforgettable
This episode of History's a Disaster, hosted by Andrew, explores the Great Influenza Epidemic of 1918, often misnamed as…
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 death…
Disaster in the Skies: Collision Over the Grand Canyon
The 1956 Grand Canyon Mid-Air Collision: Tragic Prelude to Aviation Reform
On June 30, 1956, two passenger planes collided over the Grand Canyon, resulting in no survivors and a devastat…
Iroquois Theater Fire 1903
The Tragic Iroquois Theater Fire of 1903
On December 30th, 1903, a fire broke out during a packed matinee performance at the Iroquois Theater in Chicago, leading to the deadliest single-…
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 br…
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 cover…
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 di…
The Invercauld Shipwreck
In May 1864, the merchant ship Invercauld wrecked on Auckland Island, just four months after the Grafton, but neither crew knew of the other's presence. Host Andrew recounts the Inverca…
Pan Am Flight 103
On December 21, 1988, Pan Am Flight 103, a Boeing 747 operated by Pan-American World Airways, was destroyed by a bomb over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 passengers and crew membe…
Marooned! The Grafton Shipwreck
In January 1864, the five-man crew of the schooner Grafton wrecked off Auckland Island's coast and survived for 18 months. Led by French sailor Francois Rain and Captain Thomas Musgrave…
A Killer In The Fog part 2 Serial Killer John Christi
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A Killer In The Fog part 1 The Great Smog Of London 1952
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Susan Smith Killer Mom
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Pied Piper
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Family Annihilator: Philip Austin
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Challenger Disaster
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