In September 1666, a devastating fire erupted near London. The flames leaped buildings with savage speed, spreading throughout the city like an uncontrollable beast. Homes and businesses alike quickly became fuel for the inferno, throwing a sky full of smoke. Many citizens were forced to make desperate escapes, leaving behind their lives in the pat
A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive structure containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses burst. The sticky goo surged through the streets like a tidal wave, obliterating everything in its path. Scores of people lost their lives, and many more were injured. Buildings were reduced to rubble, and t