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Uncover the moments when humanity faced its greatest challenges. Historical Disasters meticulously reconstructs the catastrophes that shaped our world. From forgotten ancient cataclysms to modern-day tragedies, we delve deep into the causes, human impact, and lasting legacies of history's most devastating events. Each episode goes beyond the headlines, exploring the science, the decisions, and the personal stories behind these monumental disasters. New episodes arrive every day, Monday through Sunday, at 4:00 AM, offering a fresh perspective on natural disasters, engineering failures, and ...

Around eight o'clock a.m. on December 26, a massive earthquake registering 9.1-9.3 on the Richter Scale struck off of Sumatra, Indonesia, making it the third strongest earthquake ever recorded by seismographs. On top of that, the earthquake shook for nearly 10 minutes and generated incredibly strong tsunami waves. Thanks to the element of surprise, people in the region had virtually no warning of what was coming. The tsunami waves pulverized entire towns and swept away hundreds of thousands of people across Southeast Asia.

Inspired by Wondery’s hit podcast Against the Odds—learn how to survive whatever nature can throw at you through gut-twisting true stories of survival on the brink Narrated by Cassie de Pecol, Mike Corey, and Roger Wayne! How to Survive Against the Odds places you at the center of fifteen...