Best The Sinking Of The Titanic And Great Sea Disasters Podcasts (2025)

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The 2008 Global Financial Crisis 9:00

4d ago9:00

9:00

In 2008, the world watched as banks collapsed, stock markets crashed, and economies unravelled. In this episode, we explore how risky loans, financial greed, and a housing bubble combined to trigger the worst economic disaster since the Great Depression. From Wall Street to high streets around the globe, millions felt the shockwaves — and the after…

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The Sinking of the RMS Lusitania 9:37

11d ago9:37

9:37

In 1915, the RMS Lusitania was a symbol of luxury and speed — until a German U-boat turned it into a symbol of tragedy. In this episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we explore the torpedo strike that sent the grand ocean liner to the bottom of the sea, the international outrage that followed, and how one sinking ship helped push the world closer to total…

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The Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse 9:16

18d ago9:16

9:16

In 1981, a night of dancing and celebration at the Hyatt Regency in Kansas City turned into one of the deadliest structural failures in U.S. history. In this episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we unpack the shocking collapse of two skywalks packed with people, the design flaw that sealed their fate, and the lasting legacy on engineering practices world…

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The Costa Concordia Wreck 8:26

25d ago8:26

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When the Costa Concordia set sail, no one expected a disaster worthy of Titanic comparisons—but that’s exactly what happened. In episode 34 of 5 Minute Disasters, we dive into the chaotic wreck of the cruise liner off the coast of Italy in 2012. With a captain’s fateful decisions, a dramatic evacuation, and a ship lying on its side like a stranded …

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The Great Kantō Earthquake 8:46

3M ago8:46

8:46

In Episode 33 of the 5 Minute Disasters podcast, we examine the devastating Great Kantō Earthquake of 1923, one of the deadliest natural disasters in Japanese history. Striking the Tokyo-Yokohama region on 1 September, the powerful earthquake and the subsequent fires destroyed entire cities, leaving over 140,000 people dead. The disaster reshaped J…

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The Looting of the National Museum of Iraq 8:40

4M ago8:40

8:40

In Episode 32 of the 5 Minute Disasters podcast, we examine the devastating looting of the National Museum of Iraq, one of the greatest cultural losses in modern history. In April 2003, amid the chaos following the US-led invasion of Iraq, the museum was ransacked, with thousands of priceless artefacts stolen or destroyed. Treasures spanning millen…

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The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami 9:14

4M ago9:14

9:14

In Episode 31 of the 5 Minute Disasters podcast, we examine the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history. Triggered by a massive undersea earthquake off the coast of Sumatra, the tsunami unleashed towering waves that struck coastal communities across 14 countries, leaving destruction in its w…

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The 1980 Mount St. Helens Eruption 8:43

4M ago8:43

8:43

Episode 30 of 5 Minute Disasters explores the catastrophic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens, the most devastating volcanic disaster in United States history. On 18 May, a powerful explosion shattered the mountain, triggering a massive landslide and releasing an ash cloud that darkened skies for miles. The blast obliterated forests, destroyed homes…

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The Peshtigo Fire 8:29

4M ago8:29

8:29

Episode 29 of 5 Minute Disasters tells the harrowing story of the Peshtigo Fire, the deadliest wildfire in American history. On 8 October 1871, the small town of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, was consumed by an inferno so intense that it melted metal and created firestorms. With winds fanning the flames and no means of escape, over 1,500 people perished in …

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The 2009 Air France Flight 447 Crash: Mystery Over the Atlantic 8:13

5M ago8:13

8:13

Episode 28 of 5 Minute Disasters explores the tragic 2009 Air France Flight 447 crash, one of the deadliest aviation disasters in modern history. The Airbus A330 disappeared over the Atlantic Ocean while en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, claiming the lives of all 228 passengers and crew on board. For nearly two years, the mystery surrounding t…

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The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill: Ecological Devastation on the High Seas 9:30

5M ago9:30

9:30

In episode 27 of the 5 Minute Disasters podcast, we examine the devastating Exxon Valdez oil spill of 1989, an environmental catastrophe that poured nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil into the pristine waters of Prince William Sound, Alaska. In just five minutes, we uncover the human errors and corporate negligence that led to the disaster, the…

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The Eruption of Krakatoa: The Volcano that Shook the World 9:12

5M ago9:12

9:12

In episode 26 of the 5 Minute Disasters podcast, we revisit the catastrophic eruption of Krakatoa in 1883, one of the most powerful volcanic events in recorded history. In just five minutes, we explore how the island's violent explosion devastated nearby regions, unleashing colossal tsunamis and killing tens of thousands of people. The eruption sen…

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The Great Molasses Flood 8:50

5M ago8:50

8:50

In episode 25 of the 5 Minute Disasters podcast, we delve into the strange and tragic story of the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. In just five minutes, we recount how a massive storage tank in Boston’s North End burst, unleashing a 25-foot wave of molasses that tore through the streets, destroying buildings and claiming 21 lives. This bizarre disast…

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The Black Death 9:12

5M ago9:12

9:12

In the 24th episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we delve into the devastating story of the Black Death, one of the deadliest pandemics in human history. In just five minutes, we explore how this plague swept through Europe, Asia, and North Africa in the 14th century, killing millions and reshaping societies. From its mysterious origins and terrifying sy…

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The Destruction of the Library of Alexandria 9:04

6M ago9:04

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In the twenty-third episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we explore the tragic story of the destruction of the Library of Alexandria, one of history’s greatest cultural losses. In just five minutes, we recount how this ancient centre of knowledge, renowned for its vast collection of texts from across the ancient world, was lost to history through a mix o…

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Malaysian Airlines Flight 370: The Plane that Disappeared 8:38

6M ago8:38

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In the twenty-second episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we delve into the enduring mystery of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which disappeared on 8 March 2014 with 239 people on board. In just five minutes, we recount the timeline of the flight, the painstaking search efforts, and the fragments of evidence that have been uncovered. The episode explores …

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Chapter 1 12:03

6M ago12:03

12:03

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Logan Marshall

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Chapters 2 and 3 22:27

6M ago22:27

22:27

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Chapters 4 and 5 28:45

6M ago28:45

28:45

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Chapter 6 32:54

6M ago32:54

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Logan Marshall

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Chapter 7 31:39

6M ago31:39

31:39

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Logan Marshall

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The Dust Bowl 9:12

6M ago9:12

9:12

In the twenty-first episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we explore the Dust Bowl, a devastating environmental catastrophe that swept through the Great Plains of the United States during the 1930s. In just five minutes, we examine how poor agricultural practices, combined with severe drought, turned once-fertile farmland into barren wasteland, displacing…

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Chapters 8 and 9 35:40

6M ago35:40

35:40

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Chapter 10 18:10

6M ago18:10

18:10

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Logan Marshall

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Chapter 11 18:32

6M ago18:32

18:32

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Logan Marshall

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Chapter 12 part 1 32:53

6M ago32:53

32:53

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Logan Marshall

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Chapter 12 part 2 26:23

6M ago26:23

26:23

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Logan Marshall

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Chapters 13 and 14 20:36

6M ago20:36

20:36

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Chapters 15, 16 and 17 25:42

6M ago25:42

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The Apollo 1 Tragedy 9:13

6M ago9:13

9:13

In the twentieth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we recount the tragic Apollo 1 disaster of 1967, a devastating event that claimed the lives of three NASA astronauts—Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger B. Chaffee. In just five minutes, we explore how a fire broke out during a routine pre-flight test, engulfing the command module and highlighting critic…

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Chapters 18 and 19 24:08

6M ago24:08

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More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Logan Marshall

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Chapter 20 17:27

6M ago17:27

17:27

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Logan Marshall

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Chapters 21 and 22 25:04

7M ago25:04

25:04

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Chapters 23, 24 and 25 25:18

7M ago25:18

25:18

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Logan Marshall

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Chapters 26 and 27 24:03

7M ago24:03

24:03

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Logan Marshall

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Chapter 28 13:04

7M ago13:04

13:04

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Logan Marshall

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Chapter 29 36:21

7M ago36:21

36:21

More great books at LoyalBooks.comBy Logan Marshall

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The Spanish Flu Pandemic 8:57

7M ago8:57

8:57

In the nineteenth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we examine the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918, one of the deadliest outbreaks in human history. In just five minutes, we explore how this devastating influenza virus spread rapidly across the globe during the final months of World War I, infecting a third of the world’s population and claiming an estim…

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The Great Smog of London 8:27

7M ago8:27

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In the eighteenth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we delve into the Great Smog of London, a deadly environmental disaster that engulfed the city in December 1952. In just five minutes, we explore how a combination of coal smoke, industrial pollution, and a weather phenomenon created a toxic fog that lingered for five days, claiming thousands of live…

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The Concorde Crash of 2000 9:10

7M ago9:10

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In the seventeenth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we examine the tragic Concorde crash of July 2000, which marked the end of an era for supersonic passenger travel. In just five minutes, we recount the chain of events that led to the catastrophic crash shortly after take-off from Paris, resulting in the deaths of all 113 people on board. The episod…

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The Johnstown Flood 8:42

7M ago8:42

8:42

In episode 16 of 5 Minute Biographies, we take a look at the Johnstown Flood of 1889, which was one of the deadliest disasters in American history, claiming over 2,200 lives. It occurred when the South Fork Dam in Pennsylvania collapsed after days of heavy rain, unleashing 20 million tons of water onto the town of Johnstown. The flood destroyed hom…

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The Bhopal Gas Tragedy 10:21

8M ago10:21

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In episode 15 of 5 Minute Disasters, we explore the devastating Bhopal Gas Tragedy, one of the world’s worst industrial disasters. In just five minutes, we recount the events of December 1984, when a leak of toxic methyl isocyanate gas from the Union Carbide pesticide plant in Bhopal, India, exposed hundreds of thousands of residents to lethal chem…

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The 1977 Tenerife Airport Disaster: Aviation's Deadliest Collision 8:55

8M ago8:55

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In the fourteenth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we recount the tragic events of the 1977 Tenerife Airport disaster, the deadliest aviation accident in history. In just five minutes, we’ll take you through the sequence of miscommunications, dense fog, and procedural errors that led to two jumbo jets colliding on the runway, resulting in the deaths …

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The Wall Street Crash of 1929 8:14

8M ago8:14

8:14

In the thirteenth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we delve into the Wall Street Crash of 1929, a financial catastrophe that triggered the Great Depression and sent shockwaves through economies worldwide. In just five minutes, we’ll explore the speculative bubble, risky investments, and sudden panic that led to this historic market collapse. The epis…

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The Irish Potato Famine 8:23

8M ago8:23

8:23

In the twelfth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we delve into the tragic history of the Irish Potato Famine, a devastating period of mass starvation, disease, and emigration that reshaped Ireland. In just five minutes, we explore how a blight that destroyed the potato crop—a staple food for much of the population—led to widespread famine, claiming on…

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The Halifax Explosion: When a Ship's Cargo Turned a City to Rubble 8:12

8M ago8:12

8:12

In the eleventh episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we cover the devastating Halifax Explosion of 1917, one of the largest non-nuclear explosions in history. In just five minutes, we’ll revisit the tragic collision of two ships in Halifax Harbour, one loaded with explosive cargo bound for World War I, which led to a blast that flattened large parts of t…

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The Challenger Explosion: NASA's Darkest Day 7:22

8M ago7:22

7:22

In the tenth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we recount the tragic story of the Challenger explosion, a disaster that shook the world and marked a sombre chapter in space exploration. In just five minutes, we’ll revisit the events of January 28, 1986, when NASA’s Space Shuttle Challenger broke apart shortly after launch, claiming the lives of all se…

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The 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami 8:26

8M ago8:26

8:26

In the ninth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we examine the 2011 Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami, one of the most destructive natural disasters in recent history. In just five minutes, we’ll take you through the 9.0 magnitude earthquake that struck off Japan's coast, unleashing a massive tsunami that devastated coastal towns and claimed nearly 16,00…

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The Eruption of Mount Tambora 7:50

8M ago7:50

7:50

In the eighth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we explore the colossal eruption of Mount Tambora in 1815, the most powerful volcanic eruption ever recorded. In just five minutes, we’ll delve into how this catastrophic event devastated the Indonesian island of Sumbawa, wiping out villages and claiming tens of thousands of lives. The eruption was so ma…

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The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill 8:29

8M ago8:29

8:29

In the seventh episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we explore the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, one of the most devastating environmental disasters in recent history. In just five minutes, we’ll explain the events of April 20, 2010, when the Deepwater Horizon oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico suffered a catastrophic blowout, resulting in the release of nearl…

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