In this episode of the Compendium, we explore the 1937 Hindenburg disaster. A Nazi airship that exploded midair, marking the end of the golden age of zeppelins. We uncover the mysterious details of the Hindenburg explosion and share some of the survivors harrowing experiences. Join us as we examine the impact of this infamous tragedy on aviation history.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

1. "What happened to the Hindenburg?" Youtube, by Jared Owen
2. “The Hindenburg Disaster" Airships.net
3. "The Hidden Hindenburg”, podcast by Michael McCarthy
4.  "Hindenburg An Illustrated History" by Rick Archbold
5. “Herbet Morrison Original Footage”  - Youtube, History Remastered
6. “1936 NYC Hindenburg Flying Over Manhattan” - Youtube, My Footage

 

Host & Show Info

• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

 

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