

How You Could Have Survived History’s Disasters
Aug 10, 2023
Writer Cody Cassidy discusses his new book on surviving historical disasters, including the black death, Pompeii's eruption, and the Titanic sinking. He also explores the advantages of being on a pirate ship, the causes of ice ages, ancient hunting techniques for mammoths, and the theory of early cultures eating oysters.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Surviving Historical Disasters: Black Death, Pompeii, and the Titanic
01:47 • 15min
Surviving with Pirates
16:50 • 5min
Exploring Ice Ages and Their Causes
21:38 • 3min
Ancient Hunting Techniques for Mammoths
24:59 • 2min
Surviving Historical Disasters and the First Oyster Eater
26:40 • 4min