Disasters
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The History of the Black Death
The Black Death, one of the most devastating pandemics in human history, swept across Europe, Asia, and parts of North…
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The History of Pompeii
Pompeii, an ancient Roman city nestled on the Bay of Naples in southern Italy, holds a unique place in history.…
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The Blantyre Mining Disaster
During the Industrial Revolution and in the subsequent years before worker protection laws were put into place, it was a…
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The Great Fire of London
On the evening of September 2, 1666, a fire started in the bakery of Thomas Farriner which was located on Pudding Lane…
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