Did History (Actually) Teach Us Anything?
Remarkable individuals, pivotal moments, and fascinating insights that will make you appreciate health and safety, and environmental management!
Displaying all 4 Episode of Did History (Actually) Teach Us Anything? with the tag “fire”.
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The Great Fire of London - 1666
2 September 2025 | Season 1 | 24 mins 35 secs
1666, city of london, fire, great fire, great fire of london, health and safety, iosh, king charles ii, london, nebosh, pudding lane, rrc, safety, samuel pepys
In this podcast episode, we delve into the events that unfolded during the Great Fire of London. Tune in to learn more about this devastating chapter in the city's history.
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The Eruption of Mount Vesuvius - 79AD
2 August 2025 | Season 1 | 15 mins 57 secs
79ad, ash, fire, first century, health and safety, herculaneum, iosh, italy, lava, mount vesuvius, natural disaster, nebosh, pompeii, rrc, safety, volcanic eruption, volcano
In this episode, we explore an event that many of us know by name but perhaps not in detail: the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD – a catastrophe that obliterated Pompeii and Herculaneum.
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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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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.