In the sultry days of Summer 1666, a ferocious fire erupted at the edge of London. The flames leaped buildings with fierce speed, spreading across vast stretches like an uncontrollable beast. The very fabric of the city quickly became fuel for the inferno, casting a sky full of dark clouds. Many citizens were forced to abandon their possessions, le
A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses ruptured. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a raging river, obliterating everything in its path. Hundreds of people lost their lives, and many more were injured. Buildings were reduced to