Compact Disasters https://digim.net/podcastfeeder/series/compact-disasters/ Compact Disasters is a podcast that delivers bite-sized episodes exploring some of the world's most catastrophic events, from natural disasters to human-made tragedies. Each episode, lasting less time than it takes to enjoy a coffee, dives into the causes, consequences, and lasting impacts of these events, offering listeners a concise but comprehensive overview. Whether it's hurricanes, industrial accidents, or historical calamities, the podcast aims to engage and inform audiences with well-researched, fast-paced content that is both educational and gripping. Perfect for history enthusiasts, curious minds, or anyone looking to learn about significant disasters without a huge time commitment. Sat, 09 Aug 2025 05:30:00 +0000 en-GB © 2025 Podcast Feeder Compact Histories episodic Compact Disasters is a podcast that delivers bite-sized episodes exploring some of the world's most catastrophic events, from natural disasters to human-made tragedies. Each episode, lasting less time than it takes to enjoy a coffee, dives into the causes, consequences, and lasting impacts of these events, offering listeners a concise but comprehensive overview. Whether it's hurricanes, industrial accidents, or historical calamities, the podcast aims to engage and inform audiences with well-researched, fast-paced content that is both educational and gripping. Perfect for history enthusiasts, curious minds, or anyone looking to learn about significant disasters without a huge time commitment. Compact Histories disasters@compacthistories.com false http://digim.net/podcastfeeder/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Compact-Disasters-Icon-1400x1400-1.jpg Compact Disasters https://digim.net/podcastfeeder/series/compact-disasters/ disasters@compacthistories.com Compact Disasters is a podcast that delivers bite-sized episodes exploring some of the world's most catastrophic events, from natural disasters to human-made tragedies. Each episode, lasting less time than it takes to enjoy a coffee, dives into the causes, consequences, and lasting impacts of these events, offering listeners a concise but comprehensive overview. Whether it's hurricanes, industrial accidents, or historical calamities, the podcast aims to engage and inform audiences with well-researched, fast-paced content that is both educational and gripping. Perfect for history enthusiasts, curious minds, or anyone looking to learn about significant disasters without a huge time commitment. No yes Support the show ce649564-bf1e-57c8-a7d4-0ab2ef95c01c https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 The 2020 Beirut Explosion https://digim.net/podcastfeeder/podcast/the-2020-beirut-explosion/ Sat, 09 Aug 2025 05:30:00 +0000 https://digim.net/podcastfeeder/?post_type=podcast&p=22 In August 2020, a massive explosion tore through Beirut, killing over 200 people and leaving the city in ruins. At the heart of the tragedy? A forgotten cache of ammonium nitrate, years of negligence, and a system in freefall. This episode unpacks the blast, the blame, and the long road to justice for a wounded capital.

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Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us more directly, by say, buying us a coffee, then please head on over to compacthistories.com/disastercoffee to see how.  

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]]> full 42 In the 1600s, the Dutch Republic witnessed one of history’s most infamous financial frenzies, the Tulip Mania. Prices for rare bulbs skyrocketed and then crashed almost overnight. But was it really the world’s first bubble, or just a case of economic myth-making? In this episode, we dig into the petals, the profits, and the popular misconceptions.

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]]> https://digim.net/podcastfeeder/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Square-Episode-42-Tulip-Mania.jpg Tulip Mania false no 0:00 No no The Sinking of the Prestige https://digim.net/podcastfeeder/podcast/the-sinking-of-the-prestige/ Sat, 26 Jul 2025 10:09:11 +0000 https://digim.net/podcastfeeder/?post_type=podcast&p=16 In 2002, the oil tanker Prestige broke apart off the coast of Spain, spilling thousands of tonnes of toxic fuel into the Atlantic and unleashing one of Europe’s worst environmental disasters. In this episode, we trace the ship’s final hours, the fateful decisions that led to catastrophe, and the massive ecological and political fallout that followed. It’s a story of rust, risk, and responsibility, with a slick of denial spread across the surface.

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]]> full 41 In 2002, the oil tanker Prestige broke apart off the coast of Spain, spilling thousands of tonnes of toxic fuel into the Atlantic and unleashing one of Europe’s worst environmental disasters. In this episode, we trace the ship’s final hours, the fateful decisions that led to catastrophe, and the massive ecological and political fallout that followed. It’s a story of rust, risk, and responsibility, with a slick of denial spread across the surface.

Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us more directly, by say, buying us a coffee, then please head on over to compacthistories.com/disastercoffee to see how.  

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