{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Did History (Actually) Teach Us Anything?","home_page_url":"https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm/json","description":"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!\r\n\r\nIn 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. \r\nWe will consider whether these tragedies could have been avoided, and some of the surprising things we do differently now as a result.\r\n\r\nBut 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. \r\n\r\nSo 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…\r\n","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Remarkable individuals, pivotal moments, and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety, and environmental management!","pubdate":"2025-04-02T09:00:00.000+01:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2025 by RRC International","owner":"RRC International","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/f/f1f2e92f-49a2-4d8b-897f-cb236e00dc80/cover.jpg?v=2"},"items":[{"id":"811f2de8-bc80-4d38-9501-6ee00a4f43e5","title":"Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill - 2010","url":"https://rrc-history-pod.fireside.fm/ep7","content_text":"The Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill is considered one of the worst environmental disasters in history. Occurring in April 2010, even now, experts are still unsure just how extensive the damage to the local flora and fauna has been. \n\nTune into this episode to find out how the disaster was triggered by a sudden outburst of natural gas, which unfortunately resulted in the platform of the oil rig igniting, and tragically claiming the lives of 11 workers and causing injuries to 17 others. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eThe Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill is considered one of the worst environmental disasters in history. 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This tragic event claimed 11 lives and left a lasting impact on the aviation community. 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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.\nThis 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. ","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eTravel back to March 28, 1979, when the tranquillity 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.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis catastrophic event, rated Level 5 on the International Nuclear Event Scale, had far-reaching consequences, earning the designation of an \u0026quot;Accident with Wider Consequence.\u0026quot; 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\u0026#39;s nuclear industry. \u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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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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. \n\nJoin us as we uncover the story behind this fiery mishap and its lasting impact on theatre construction.","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eIn 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. 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It\u0026#39;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.  \u003c/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo 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.\u003c/p\u003e","summary":"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.","date_published":"2024-11-27T17:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f1f2e92f-49a2-4d8b-897f-cb236e00dc80/1acb0d1c-3280-4260-b15e-b003fb5a0caf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":1966170,"duration_in_seconds":122}]}]}