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The Black Hole of Calcutta

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Revisiting the Black Hole of Calcutta

Exploring the historical accuracy of the Black Hole of Calcutta incident, questioning the number of victims and the proportion of survivors. Discussing the aftermath, including the erection of memorials and the cautionary tale it became.

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