On the 24th of December, 1913, in the town of Calumet in Michigan employees of a copper mining company were enjoying a Christmas party at a community hall. At some point in proceedings a loud cry was heard: βFire!β The crowd rushed to escape down a single narrow staircaseβ¦ but there simply wasnβt room for everyone to evacuate at once. In the panic and confusion which followed, many of those in attendance would lose their lives.
00:00 – Intro
00:41 – Background and Context
03:20 – The Italian Hall Disaster
06:26 – The Aftermath
I tell the true stories behind some of history’s greatest disasters… but without sensationalism or disturbing imagery. Fascinating Horror is all about in-depth research, respectful storytelling, and learning what we can from the mistakes of the past. You might be surprised to discover just how much of today’s world is shaped by long-forgotten disasters from decades gone by.
Music: “Glass Pond” by Public Memory | “Emotional Aftermath” by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
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