01Pompeii: the city beneath the ash
The eruption of Vesuvius in 79 CE and the birth of a new way to understand volcanic risk.
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SERIES / HISTORY & SCIENCE
Catastrophes That Changed History
Eight disasters that transformed cities, laws, science, and the way societies prepare for risk.
8 episodesBilingualOriginal series
SEASON ONE
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01Lisbon 1755: earthquake, fire and ocean
1:04 · SarahTambora: the year without a summer
1:06 · SarahChicago 1871: the city that rose again
1:12 · SarahTitanic: the night that changed the sea
1:10 · SarahHalifax: the harbour explosion
1:12 · SarahChernobyl: the night of reactor four
1:11 · SarahIndian Ocean 2004: the wave without warning
1:15 · SarahABOUT THE SERIES
Inside Catastrophes That Changed History
Eight disasters that transformed cities, laws, science, and the way societies prepare for risk.
Each episode combines context, storytelling, and useful facts to explain the subject clearly, with no prior knowledge required.
THE SEASON AT A GLANCE
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Before you begin
Do I need to listen in order?
No. Each episode stands on its own, although the full season builds a richer view of the subject.
Can I continue where I stopped?
Yes. Progress is saved on this device for every episode and language.
Can I switch languages?
Yes. Use the season selector to switch between Mateo in Spanish and Sarah in English.
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