The sinking of the RMS Titanic is one of the best remembered nautical disasters in history. Over 1500 passengers died after the luxury ocean liner struck an iceberg and sank to the bottom of the North Atlantic in April 1912. Since that time there have been many more disasters at sea that have been deadlier and arguably more historically consequential. And y ... Show More
Dec 30
Bonus Episode - Grisly Trophies, Evil Cowboys, and Questionable Mascots
In this Bonus Episode Sebastian takes questions about the recent series on Buffalo Bill and the Wild West Show. He unpacks Bill's influence on the cowboy hero archetype, dives into the contentious history of scalping, and learns some fun facts about Bill's legacy in Belgium. Tune ... Show More
39m 34s
Apr 2022
The Titanic’s First and Last Voyage
April 10, 1912. As the RMS Titanic pulls away from a crowded port on the south coast of England, it almost crashes. Just in time, it’s able to turn off its engines and prevent a collision with a smaller ship. Four days later, though, a serious disaster will not be avoided, and th ... Show More
35m 41s
<p>En 1912, le Titanic sombre dans les eaux glacées de l'Atlantique Nord, entraînant la mort de 1.500 passagers. De façon a priori paradoxale, cette tragédie permit d'en éviter une autre, deux ans plus tard.</p><br><p>Des erreurs humaines</p><br><p>On sait aujourd'hui que le nauf ... Show More
