In 1986 an unknown natural disaster at Lake Nyos in Menchum, Cameroon left more than 1700 people dead in one night - and puzzled scientists. Listen to learn how they solved the mystery.
READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lake-nyos-the-deadliest-lake-in-the-world
Sep 2015
Richard C. Keller, “Fatal Isolation: The Devastating Paris Heat Wave of 2003” (University of Chicago Press, 2015)
In August 2003, a heat wave in France killed close to 15,000 people, the majority of whom were over 75. Prominent among the dead were a group of victims known as “the forgotten,” people who died alone and whose bodies were never claimed. Known as the “forgotten,” their stories ar ... Show More
1h 13m
Aug 2024
10 mars 1906 : la catastrophe de Courrières
<p>Mes chers camarades, bien le bonjour !</p><p>Quel est l’animal qui tue le plus d’humains chaque année ? Le moustique. Et la maladie la plus mortelle du monde ? Le trouble cardiaque, tout simplement ! En fait, ce sont les trucs les plus banals qu’on devrait craindre, mais on ne ... Show More
22m 1s
Feb 2025
584: Cryptids Vol. 3: The Antarctic Cover-up | Predators Beneath the Ice
<div>In Antarctica's restricted zones, something dangerous lurks beneath the ice. When a Russian team drilled into Lake Vostok, they discovered more than just ancient water.<br>
<br>
Two scientists died under mysterious circumstances, and the official reports don't match witness ... Show More
30m 28s
Nov 2023
#210 - Top DNA Scientists are Bringing EXTINCT Animals Back to Life | Forrest Galante
Forrest Galante is a 6X world record spear fisherman, wildlife biologist, conservationist & explorer. He hosts 'Extinct or Alive' on Animal Planet, and 'Mysterious Creatures' on Discovery Channel. EPISODE LINKS: https://youtube.com/@ForrestGalante https://instagram.com/forrest.ga ... Show More
2h 35m