Did History Actually Teach Us Anything?
Launching 2nd December 2024 | Episodes Released Monthly
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music
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Join RRC each month as they delve into key events in our history and analyse them through a health, safety and environmental management perspective.Â
Topics range from the Globe Fire of 1613 to the Great Smog of 1952, and the 3-mile Island Incident of 1979. Each episode delves into the circumstances that lead to the incident - the people, places and risks. They'll then look at how things might have been approached if the event occurred today.
Our expert hosts will also explore the social, economic, geographic and political consequences of these events and asking the question, have we actually learned anything from our historical mistakes and disasters?
Episodes 1-3 are available now!
| Episode Title | Episode Description | Date Aired | Episode Transcript |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Globe Theatre Fire (1613) | In this episode, we explore a dramatic incident from the world of theatre. Imagine a bustling performance, the anticipation of the crowd at its peak. Suddenly, a canon misfires, igniting the wooden beams and thatching of the theatre. Within an hour, the entire structure is engulfed in flames and burns to the ground. Miraculously, no one is injured. Join us as we uncover the story behind this fiery mishap and its lasting impact on theatre construction. | 2nd December 2024 | View Transcript |
| The Great Smog (1952) | In December 1952, London was engulfed by a deadly smog that wreaked havoc on its residents. Lasting for 14 harrowing days, the Great London Smog claimed the lives of approximately 12,000 people and left thousands more suffering from illness. Join us as we dive into the gripping narrative of this environmental disaster, exploring the impact it had on the city and its inhabitants. We'll uncover the events that led to this catastrophic smog and examine the lasting repercussions it left on the community. | 2nd December 2024 | View Transcript |
| Three Mile Island Nuclear Power Plant (1979) | Travel back to March 28, 1979, when the tranquility of the Susquehanna River was shattered by the partial nuclear meltdown at the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station in Pennsylvania. In the early morning hours, the Unit 2 reactor unleashed radioactive gases and iodine into the environment, marking the darkest chapter in U.S. commercial nuclear power plant history. This catastrophic event, rated Level 5 on the International Nuclear Event Scale, had far-reaching consequences, earning the designation of an "Accident with Wider Consequence." Tune in as we delve into the chilling details of the Three Mile Island accident, exploring its impact on the community near Harrisburg and the enduring legacy it left on the nation's nuclear industry. |
2nd December 2024 | View Transcript |
