Episodes

  • The Lewes Avalanche (1836)

    The Lewes Avalanche (1836)
    Aug 29 2025
    In 1836 the town of Lewes in the UK was struck by an avalance... despite being situated at sea level, in a country that almost never saw fatal avalanches. This episode tells the story of the extremely unusual and unique Lewes Avalanche...

    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 this channel!

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    10 mins
  • The Crash of United 232 (1989)

    The Crash of United 232 (1989)
    Aug 27 2025
    The crash of United Airlines Flight 232 in 1989 was a disaster that made headlines around the world. This episode explores the story, and how the consequences of poor maintenance could have been so much worse...

    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 this channel!

    LINKS: 🔗
    ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FascinatingHorror
    ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fascinatinghorror
    ► Get in touch: hello@fascinatinghorror.co.uk
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    10 mins
  • The Therac-25 Accidents (1985)

    The Therac-25 Accidents (1985)
    Aug 24 2025
    In 1985, a brand new piece of medical technology began saving lives and destroying cancers in hospitals across the US. However, this brilliant new machine had a fatal flaw which would go on to cause a series of horrifying medical accidents...

    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 this channel!

    LINKS: 🔗
    ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FascinatingHorror
    ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fascinatinghorror
    ► Get in touch: hello@fascinatinghorror.co.uk
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    11 mins
  • The Our Lady of the Angels School Fire (1958)

    The Our Lady of the Angels School Fire (1958)
    Aug 22 2025
    In 1958, a fire broke out in a school in Chicago. Despite recent fire safety reforms, it would go on to claim nearly 100 lives...

    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 this channel!

    LINKS: 🔗
    ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FascinatingHorror
    ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fascinatinghorror
    ► Get in touch: hello@fascinatinghorror.co.uk
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    11 mins
  • The Inventions of Thomas Midgley (1889)

    The Inventions of Thomas Midgley (1889)
    Aug 20 2025
    Of all the inventors who have ever lived, Thomas Midgley is quite possibly the one who has inadvertently done more harm to human life than any other, with his inventions killing millions and endangering the entire world...

    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 this channel!

    LINKS: 🔗
    ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FascinatingHorror
    ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fascinatinghorror
    ► Get in touch: hello@fascinatinghorror.co.uk
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    10 mins
  • 364 Survive, Zero Are Rescued: The Princess Sophia Disaster (1918)

    364 Survive, Zero Are Rescued: The Princess Sophia Disaster (1918)
    Aug 18 2025
    When the passenger liner the SS Princess Sophia ran aground on a reef off the coast of Alaska in 1918, her many passengers survived the collision. Despite this, they would never be rescued, despite multiple attempts over the days that followed...

    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 this channel!

    LINKS: 🔗
    ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FascinatingHorror
    ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fascinatinghorror
    ► Get in touch: hello@fascinatinghorror.co.uk

    CORRECTIONS: ✔️
    ► In this episode I say that Skagway is in British Columbia. This is incorrect - it's actually in the state of Alaska.
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    10 mins
  • The Matterhorn Bobsleds (1964 - 1984)

    The Matterhorn Bobsleds (1964 - 1984)
    Aug 15 2025
    This episode tells the story of two accidents that have taken place on the Matterhorn Bobsleds at Disneyland, California - one in 1964, and one in 1984...

    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 this channel!

    LINKS: 🔗
    ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FascinatingHorror
    ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fascinatinghorror
    ► Get in touch: hello@fascinatinghorror.co.uk

    CORRECTIONS: ✔️
    ► In this episode I say that the American Bridge Company manufactured the Matterhorn Bobsled ride. This isn't quite right - while ABC manufactured the structure of the mountain, Arrow Dynamics were responsible for the track
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    9 mins
  • The Hoboken Docks Fire (1990)

    The Hoboken Docks Fire (1990)
    Aug 13 2025
    In 1900 the busy Hoboken Docks in New Jersey were consumed by a fire that started in a single hay bale. It was a devastating blaze that claimed hundreds of lives... and which could never be allowed to happen again...

    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 this channel!

    LINKS: 🔗
    ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FascinatingHorror
    ► Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fascinatinghorror
    ► Get in touch: hello@fascinatinghorror.co.uk
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    9 mins