Melhores podcasts sobre 5 Minute Disasters (2025)

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The Black Death 9:12

2d ago9:12

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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

9d 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

16d 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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The Dust Bowl 9:12

24d ago9:12

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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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The Apollo 1 Tragedy 9:13

1M ago9:13

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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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The Spanish Flu Pandemic 8:57

1M ago8:57

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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

2M 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

2M 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

2M ago8:42

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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

2M 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

2M 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

3M ago8:14

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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

3M ago8:23

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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

3M ago8:12

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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

3M ago7:22

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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

3M ago8:26

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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

3M ago7:50

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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

3M ago8:29

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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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The Hindenburg Disaster: Fire in the Sky 7:14

3M ago7:14

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In the sixth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we dive into the tragic story of the Hindenburg disaster, which marked the end of the airship era. In just five minutes, we’ll recount the dramatic events of May 6, 1937, when the German airship Hindenburg, filled with flammable hydrogen gas, caught fire while attempting to land in New Jersey. The massive…

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Mount Vesuvius and the Destruction of Pompeii 8:00

3M ago8:00

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In the fifth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we travel back to 79 CE to explore the catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius and the destruction of Pompeii. In just around five minutes, we’ll take you through the dramatic events that saw Pompeii buried under volcanic ash and pumice, preserving a snapshot of Roman life frozen in time. The eruption dev…

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The Great Fire of London 7:30

3M ago7:30

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In the fourth episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we revisit the Great Fire of London, which devastated the city in 1666. In just five minutes, we’ll guide you through the events that led to the fire’s outbreak in a small bakery on Pudding Lane, and how it quickly spread through London’s narrow streets, fuelled by timber-framed houses. The fire raged fo…

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Chernobyl: The World's Worst Nuclear Disaster 8:32

3M ago8:32

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In the third episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we take a look at the catastrophic Chernobyl disaster of 1986, the worst nuclear accident in history. In just five minutes, we’ll walk you through the series of events that led to the explosion of Reactor 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, releasing deadly levels of radiation across Europe. This epis…

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The Sinking of the Titanic: The Unsinkable Ship's Tragic End 8:22

3M ago8:22

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In the second episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we explore the tragic sinking of the RMS Titanic, the "unsinkable" ship that met a devastating fate on its maiden voyage in 1912. In just five minutes, we recount the events leading up to the disaster, including the iceberg collision that tore through the ship’s hull and the chaotic, heartbreaking scenes…

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The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake 7:54

3M ago7:54

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In the first episode of 5 Minute Disasters, we delve into the devastating 1906 San Francisco earthquake, one of the deadliest and most destructive earthquakes in American history. In just five minutes, you’ll learn about the powerful tremor that struck the city, the fires that followed, and the monumental loss of life and property. With a magnitude…

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The Black Death 9:12

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The Destruction of the Library of Alexandria 9:04

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

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The Dust Bowl 9:12

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The Apollo 1 Tragedy 9:13

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The Spanish Flu Pandemic 8:57

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The Great Smog of London 8:27

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The Concorde Crash of 2000 9:10

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The Johnstown Flood 8:42

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The Bhopal Gas Tragedy 10:21

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

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The Wall Street Crash of 1929 8:14

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The Irish Potato Famine 8:23

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

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

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The 2011 Japan Earthquake and Tsunami 8:26

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The Eruption of Mount Tambora 7:50

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The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill 8:29

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The Hindenburg Disaster: Fire in the Sky 7:14

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Mount Vesuvius and the Destruction of Pompeii 8:00

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The Great Fire of London 7:30

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Chernobyl: The World's Worst Nuclear Disaster 8:32

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The Sinking of the Titanic: The Unsinkable Ship's Tragic End 8:22

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The 1906 San Francisco Earthquake 7:54

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