In 1981, a gunman fired six shots at Ronald Reagan after the president gave a speech at a Washington D.C. hotel. Over the next several hours, split-second decisions made by Secret Service agents and D.C. hospital staff would determine whether Reagan would live or die. Amidst Cold ...Show more
The Titanic | Unsinkable | 1
When the RMS Titanic launched in April of 1912, it was the pinnacle of luxury and the largest vessel to ever set sail. It was also an engineering marvel, as sophisticated as the most elegant hotels, and deemed incapable of sinking. But on its maiden voyage, in the frigid waters o ...Show more
📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today, we delve into the events surrounding the Great Fire of London in September 1666. This devastating event left an indelible mark on the city's history, profoundly shaping its landscape and collective memory. https://patreon.com/History ...Show more
The Great Fire destroyed much of the great city of London. In this episode we uncover the tinderbox conditions that led to the blaze, explore the dramatic events of those fateful days. This episode was originally posted November 2022 for Patreon patrons only. I've now opened it ...Show more
Join Greg Jenner in 17th-century London as an out of control fire razes much of the city to the ground. Why did it spread so quickly? Why wasn't it extinguished immediately? And why didn't anyone make the most of the opportunity to build a better London?The Historical Consultant ...Show more