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The Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster
In 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia was just minutes from landing when it broke apart high above Earth, killing all seven…
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Meltdown at Three Mile Island
In 1979, America came dangerously close to a nuclear catastrophe. In this episode, we unpack the partial meltdown at Three…
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A-Level Geography
The Brazilian Amazon Deforestation Crisis
The lungs of the Earth are under attack. In this episode, we explore the ongoing deforestation crisis in the Brazilian…
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2008 financial crisis
The 2008 Global Financial Crisis
In 2008, the world watched as banks collapsed, stock markets crashed, and economies unravelled. In this episode, we explore how…
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1915 disasters
The Sinking of the RMS Lusitania
In 1915, the RMS Lusitania was a symbol of luxury and speed — until a German U-boat turned it into…
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1981 disasters
The Hyatt Regency Walkway Collapse
In 1981, a night of dancing and celebration at the Hyatt Regency in Kansas City turned into one of the…
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2012 disasters
The Costa Concordia Wreck
When the Costa Concordia set sail, no one expected a disaster worthy of Titanic comparisons—but that’s exactly what happened. In…
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The Great Kantō Earthquake
In Episode 33 of the 5 Minute Disasters podcast, we examine the devastating Great Kantō Earthquake of 1923, one of…
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Disaster
The Looting of the National Museum of Iraq
In Episode 32 of the 5 Minute Disasters podcast, we examine the devastating looting of the National Museum of Iraq, one of…
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Disaster
The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami
In Episode 31 of the 5 Minute Disasters podcast, we examine the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, one of the deadliest natural…
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