In the sultry days of Summer 1666, a ferocious fire erupted at the edge of London. The flames tore through buildings with savage speed, spreading throughout the city like an uncontrollable beast. Homes and businesses alike quickly became fuel for the inferno, spewing a sky full of smoke. Many citizens were forced to make desperate escapes, leaving
A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1919, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing approximately 2 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people were killed, and many more were injured. Buildings were reduced to rub