Guns, God, and the United States Government
In 1993, a fringe religious group with an apocalyptic belief system and a charismatic leader who abused children and called himself the Son of God put the town of Waco, Texas on the map for horrific r...
17 Sep 20191h 16min
Eternal, Infernal Flame
A devastating underground fire deep within the coal deposits of Pennsylvania has been burning for 57 years. Started by accident, it grew into a monstrosity that drove an entire town into oblivion. Th...
5 Sep 201952min
The Fault In The Food
In the summer of 1971, the Middle East was hit with a devastating drought. In an effort to provide its people with food, the Iraqi government purchased 95,000 tonnes of grain from North America. Despi...
20 Aug 201937min
Mulholland's Mistake
William Mulholland was an almost legendary figure in American engineering, with a career spanning 40-plus years. He was responsible for bringing water to the thirsty young metropolis of Los Angeles. W...
6 Aug 201939min
Horseshoe Nail
Catastrophes are part of life, but many of the worst are the direct result of human error. Whether it's poor planning, design flaws, or simply greed or hubris, we are often our own worst enemy. Join v...
16 Jul 201921min
