Disaster
The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 Remains Shrouded in Mystery
There are some great myths in American history, but ask anyone in Chicago and they’ll tell you that they don’t…
Peshtigo: The Devastating Fire That History Forgot
When historians discuss a terrible fire that killed hundreds of people on October 8, 1871, most people assume they are…
Today in History: Disaster Strikes on the St. Lawrence River (1914)
Just two years after the horrific disaster that was the sinking of the Titanic, another major disaster struck a large…
This Ship Disaster was the Titanic of the 19th Century
Just after the sinking of the Titanic in April 1912, a group of people met in Knoxville, Tennessee. However, they…
These Stunning Colorized Historic Photos Make the Past Feel Like the Present
Photographic images bring history to life. Some of history’s most iconic images are in black and white. What if those…
Today in History: Mount St. Helens Erupts (1980)
The eruption of Mount St. Helens on May 18, 1980 remains one of the worst volcanic disasters in United States…
Today in History: Nuclear Disaster at Chernobyl (1986)
On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in the town of Pripyat suffered a catastrophic failure that resulted…
Today in History: Air Disaster in the Canary Islands (1980)
Throughout the history of aviation, there have been many costly disasters. While air travel is one of the safest ways…
Today in History: The Great San Francisco Earthquake (1906)
Early in the morning of April 18, 1906, San Francisco was struck by one of the worst natural disasters in…
Today in History: The Titanic Sinks (1912)
Around midnight on April 14, 1912, the Titanic struck an iceberg and began to sink. The Titanic might be one…