Did History (Actually) Teach Us Anything?
Remarkable individuals, pivotal moments, and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety, and environmental management!
About the show
Welcome to "Did History (Actually) Teach Us Anything" the podcast where we unravel the most well-known tales of calamity, mishap, and unforeseen consequences that have shaped the course of history, and consider whether we’ve actually learnt anything from them all these years later!
In this podcast, we examine the historical events that you may think you know about already and the causes that lead to them, be they icebergs or baker’s ovens.
We will consider whether these tragedies could have been avoided, and some of the surprising things we do differently now as a result.
But this podcast isn't just about dates and events; it's about learning from the past, drawing insights from hindsight, and gaining a deeper appreciation for the complexities of what really happened in these events we think we know so well.
So get ready to encounter remarkable individuals, pivotal moments, and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety, and environmental management as far more than just red tape…
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Episodes
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The Sinking of the RMS Titanic 1912
2 March 2025 | Season 1 | 34 mins 33 secs
1912, health and safety, maritime disaster, nebosh, rms titanic, rrc, safety, ship, ship sinking, sinking, the titanic, titanic
On this extra-long episode, we’re diving into one of history’s most infamous maritime disasters: the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
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Shoreham Air Show crash - 2015
2 February 2025 | Season 1 | 20 mins 53 secs
2015, aerial display, air show, aircraft crash, aviation, hawker hunter, health and safety, iosh, military aircraft, nebosh, plane crash, rrc, safety, shoreham, shoreham air show, t7
In this episode, we will be discussing the devastating Shoreham Air Show crash of 2015. This tragic event claimed 11 lives and left a lasting impact on the aviation community.
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King's Cross Fire - 1987
2 January 2025 | Season 1 | 28 mins 25 secs
1987, fire, health and safety, iosh, king's cross, london, nebosh, rrc, safety, tfl, trains, tube
Tune in to learn about the immediate impacts of the King's Cross fire, the heroic efforts of firefighters, and the lasting changes in safety protocols as a result of this tragic incident.
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Three Mile Island - 1979
2 December 2024 | Season 1 | 30 mins 27 secs
1979, health and safety, iosh, meltdown, nebosh, nuclear, pennsylvania, rrc, safety, susquehanna, three mile island, tmi
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.
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Great London Smog - 1952
2 December 2024 | Season 1 | 16 mins 55 secs
1952, environmental, great london smog, iema, london, rrc, smog
We'll uncover the events that led to this catastrophic smog and examine the lasting repercussions it left on the community.
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The Globe Theatre Fire - 1613
2 December 2024 | Season 1 | 29 mins 25 secs
1613, fire, globe theatre, health and safety, iosh, nebosh, rrc, safety, shakespeare
Join us as we uncover the story behind this fiery mishap and its lasting impact on theatre construction.
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Did History Actually Teach Us Anything? Trailer
27 November 2024 | Season 1 | 2 mins 2 secs
did history actually teach us anything, podcast, rrc, trailer
Get ready to encounter remarkable individuals, pivotal moments and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety and environmental management as far more than just red tape.