In September 1666, a ferocious fire erupted near London. The flames leaped buildings with savage speed, spreading rapidly like an uncontrollable beast. The very fabric of the city quickly became fuel for the inferno, spewing a sky full of smoke. Many citizens were forced to abandon their possessions, leaving behind their memories in the path of the
A River of Ruin: The Molasses Flood
On January 15th, 1920, a horrifying disaster struck Boston's North End. A massive reservoir containing nearly 2.3 million gallons of molasses collapsed. The sticky substance surged through the streets like a tsunami, obliterating everything in its path. Dozens of people perished, and many more sustained injuries. Buildings were reduced to rubble,