Kristian Crow

Fascinating Horror

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Fascinating Horror tells 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.

Author

Kristian Crow

Episodes

The Hartford Circus Fire (1944) 17.01.2025 11:55

This episode tells the story of the Hartford Circus Fire - one of the most deadly circus fires in American history... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thanks to everyone who supports...

The Niagara Falls Ice Bridge Disaster (1912) 16.01.2025 9:27

This episode tells the story of the Niagara Falls Ice Bridge Disaster - a tragedy which took place at the iconic falls in the winter of 1912... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thanks...

The Summerland Disaster (1973) 15.01.2025 12:03

This episode tells the story of the fire that destroyed the revolutionary Summerland holiday complex on the Isle of Man in 1973... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thanks to everyone...

A Brief History of Multi-Vehicle Collisions (1990 - 2014) 14.01.2025 9:00

This episode covers a phenomenon that occurs on roads around the world: multiple-vehicle collisions, otherwise known as "pileups"... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thanks to everyon...

The Iroquois Theater Disaster (1903) 09.01.2025 11:38

This episode tells the story of the Iroquois Theater fire - one of the most deadly theater fires in American history... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thanks to everyone who support...

Windscale: The Story of "Britain's Chernobyl" (1957) 08.01.2025 11:40

This episode tells the story of Aeroflot Flight 593 - a flight that crashed after a pilot broke protocol in a very unusual way... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thanks to everyone w...

The Story of Aeroflot Flight 593 (1994) 07.01.2025 9:37

The Yarmouth Castle Disaster (1965) 06.01.2025 10:43

This episode tells the story of the loss of the Yarmouth Castle - an American passenger steamship - due to a disastrous fire in 1965... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thanks to ever...

The Green Hornet Streetcar Crash (1950) 03.01.2025 12:17

This episode tells the story of the Green Hornet Streetcar Crash - one of the most deadly public transit disasters in the history of Chicago... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thanks...

The Carrington Event (1859) 23.12.2024 10:54

This episode tells the story of The Carrington Event - a strange illumination of the skies that caused wonder and terror in 1859... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thanks to everyone...

The Who Concert Crush (1979) 20.12.2024 11:12

This episode tells the story of a deadly crowd crush that took place at a rock concert at the Riverfront Coliseium in Cincinnati in 1979... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thanks to...

The Story of Jack the Ripper (1888) 19.12.2024 19:26

This episode explores the story of Jack the Ripper - a serial killer who haunted the streets of Whitechapel in London in 1888... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thanks to everyone wh...

A Brief History of Disastrous Gender Reveals (2017 - 2020) 18.12.2024 10:56

This episode charts the rise in popularity of gender reveal parties, and covers several stories about gender reveals going disastrously wrong... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thank...

The Disney World Monorail Accident (2009) 17.12.2024 9:55

This episode tells the story the only fatal crash that has ever taken place on the Walt Disney World monorail system... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thanks to everyone who support...

The Halifax Explosion (1917) 16.12.2024 17:30

This episode tells the story of the Halifax Explosion - an accidental blast which devastated the city of Halifax in Canada in 1917, and was the largest man-made explosion in history when it happened... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supp...

A History of Falls Into the Grand Canyon (1919 - 1999) 13.12.2024 12:01

This episode gives a short history of people who have fallen into the Grand Canyon, whether as a result of a prank gone wrong, an attempted stunt, or just a moment of inattention... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon an...

The Six Flags Haunted Castle Disaster (1984) 12.12.2024 9:06

This episode covers the Six Flags Haunted Castle Disaster - one of the most deadly haunted house fires ever to take place in the United States... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE than...

The Kaprun Disaster (2000) 11.12.2024 10:59

This episode covers the infamous collapse of the Tacoma Narrows bridge in 1940 - one of the most dramatic bridge collapses ever to be recorded... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE than...

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge Disaster (1940) 10.12.2024 8:54

A Brief History of Kings Island - Part Two (1983) 09.12.2024 9:15

This episode concludes the early history of Kings Island - an amusement park in Mason, Ohio, that has seen several bizarre accidents over its lifetime. Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HU...

A Brief History of Kings Island - Part One (1991) 05.12.2024 11:35

This episode covers the early history of Kings Island - an amusement park in Mason, Ohio, that has seen several bizarre accidents over its lifetime. Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE...

The Cocoanut Grove Fire (1942) 02.12.2024 15:16

This episode tells the story of the Cocoanut Grove Fire - a deadly nightclub fire that took place in 1942, and which remains the third-deadliest building fire in history. Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube...