Several weather disasters in US history have killed over 1,000 people. The largest was precisely 125 years ago, when a ...

In a nation as dynamic as the United States, history is more than just tales from the past; it's a mirror reflecting our current missteps and triumphs. Yet, as much as we advance, some disasters ...

The ferry disaster on December 8 that sounds made up but actually happened Imagine boarding a winter ferry in 1966, hearing ...

Natural disasters have been shaping the path of human history for thousands of years. They leave behind stories of destruction, fatalities, and eventually, survival. They also leave behind stories of ...

The volcanic eruption of Santorini rocked the Mediterranean and changed history. Crucial—and chilling—evidence from the ...

Some disasters don’t just destroy cities—they reshape civilizations. From volcanic eruptions that blotted out the sun to floods that inspired ancient myths, nature has always had the power to rewrite ...

Earthquakes account for some of the costliest natural disasters in history. They can literally reshape the planet. But how powerful can they get? That's a question humans have only recently been able ...

Amid a wave of deadly plane crashes making headlines in 2025—including the recent Air India crash that left hundreds dead—many are reflecting on the long history of aviation disasters, especially ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Residents of the valley of Vajont in Italy had reservations about a new hydroelectric dam--especially when cracks began to appear in the nearby ...