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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.