https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/great-disasters-and-horrors-in-the-worlds-history--6899021enHistoryCopyright Early Modernhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0249cb96875c241fab777bf16af8f288.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/great-disasters-and-horrors-in-the-worlds-history--6899021Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:59:43 +0000Allen H. GodbeyEarly Modernspreaker31@podcastlibrary.orgThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...falseeb1ed3dd-2772-5a4f-8f25-a6ca77f957b3episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/at-the-mountains-of-madness-h-p-lovecraft--74333189https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74333189Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:05:24 +0000Allen H. GodbeyAt the Mountains of Madness by H. P. Lovecraft takes listeners on a chilling journey to the Antarctic, where an ill-fated expedition uncovers ancient, otherworldly horrors beneath the ice. This timeless tale explores themes of isolation, the fragility...15204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dwellers-in-the-hills-melville-davisson-post--74283457https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74283457Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:07:16 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Dwellers in the Hills" by Melville Davisson Post invites listeners into a haunting exploration of human nature and the primal fears that dwell within us. Set against the backdrop of a mysterious landscape, the narrative delves into the complexities...18957falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/in-a-belgian-garden-and-other-poems-frank-oliver-call--74171667https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74171667Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:07:26 +0000Allen H. GodbeyIn a Belgian Garden and Other Poems by Frank Oliver Call invites listeners into a lyrical exploration of nature, beauty, and the human experience. Through evocative imagery and thoughtful reflections, Call captures the essence of a garden as a...2669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aleriel-or-a-voyage-to-other-worlds-wladislaw-lach-szyrma--74116491https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74116491Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:07:23 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Aleriel; or, A Voyage to Other Worlds" by Wladislaw Lach-Szyrma invites listeners on a thought-provoking journey beyond the confines of our known universe. This imaginative tale explores themes of exploration and the quest for understanding,...19005falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/short-science-fiction-collection-060-various--74072754https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74072754Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:07:41 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Short Science Fiction Collection 060-Various" offers a diverse array of imaginative tales that delve into the realms of possibility and the unknown. This collection invites listeners to explore the intricate layers of human experience through the...32659falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-in-a-thousand-worlds-william-shuler-harris--74022082https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74022082Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:08:05 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Life in a Thousand Worlds" by William Shuler Harris invites listeners to explore the vast and intricate tapestry of existence across multiple realms. This compelling narrative delves into the diverse experiences and landscapes that shape life,...20735falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bladys-of-the-stewponey-sabine-baring-gould--73970702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73970702Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:07:30 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Bladys of the Stewponey" by Sabine Baring-Gould is a captivating tale that explores themes of faith, identity, and the human experience. Set against a backdrop that resonates with the struggles and triumphs of life, the story delves into the...24363falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/maoriland-fairy-tales-edith-howes--73918589https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73918589Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:09:00 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Maoriland Fairy Tales" by Edith Howes invites listeners into a captivating world of enchanting stories deeply rooted in Māori culture. These tales weave together themes of nature, mythology, and the rich traditions of New Zealand's indigenous people,...15792falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bay-a-book-of-poems-d-h-lawrence--73814550https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73814550Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:01:45 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Bay A Book of Poems" by D. H. Lawrence is a profound exploration of human emotion and the complexities of life through the lens of poetry. Lawrence's evocative language and vivid imagery invite listeners to reflect on their own experiences and the...1882falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/evolutionist-at-large-grant-allen--73781971https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73781971Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:01:36 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Evolutionist at Large" by Grant Allen explores the intersections of evolution, science, and society, offering insights that remain relevant today. Allen's reflections on the natural world and human existence challenge listeners to contemplate their...15094falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/early-explorations-in-new-south-wales-a-collection-richard-hind-cambage-john-price--73750286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73750286Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:01:28 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Early Explorations in New South Wales" is a compelling collection by Richard Hind Cambage and John Price that delves into the initial journeys and discoveries made in this intriguing region of Australia. The book captures the essence of adventure and...7290falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/great-god-pan-arthur-machen--73724690https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73724690Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:01:37 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Great God Pan" by Arthur Machen delves into the intersection of the supernatural and the human experience, exploring themes of faith, the unknown, and the fragility of existence. This haunting tale invites listeners to confront the darker aspects of...7179falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/varied-types-g-k-chesterton--73704199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73704199Tue, 11 Aug 2026 09:01:39 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Varied Types" by G. K. Chesterton presents a collection of essays that delve into the diverse aspects of human experience and thought. Chesterton's keen observations and wit explore topics ranging from philosophy to the quirks of everyday life,...17156falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tale-of-betsy-butterfly-arthur-scott-bailey--73683684https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73683684Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:01:40 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Tale of Betsy Butterfly" by Arthur Scott Bailey invites listeners into a whimsical world where the enchanting life of a butterfly unfolds. This charming narrative captures the essence of nature's beauty and the delicate balance of life, making it a...6470falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/animal-heroes-ernest-thompson-seton--73661147https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73661147Sun, 09 Aug 2026 09:01:48 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Animal Heroes" by Ernest Thompson Seton celebrates the remarkable stories of animals that have displayed extraordinary courage and loyalty. Seton, a naturalist and author, captures the essence of these animal heroes, highlighting their ability to...22610falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/canoeing-in-the-wilderness-henry-david-thoreau--73640514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73640514Sat, 08 Aug 2026 09:01:40 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Canoeing in the Wilderness" by Henry David Thoreau invites listeners to immerse themselves in the serene yet profound experience of navigating the natural world. Thoreau's reflections on solitude, nature, and self-discovery resonate deeply, reminding...9714falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/story-of-aristotle-s-philosophy-will-durant--73604108https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73604108Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:01:55 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Story of Aristotle's Philosophy" by Will Durant delves into the profound ideas and teachings of one of history's greatest thinkers, Aristotle. This exploration highlights the enduring relevance of Aristotle's thoughts on ethics, politics, and...7609falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tongues-of-conscience-robert-smythe-hichens--73572142https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73572142Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:36:08 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Tongues of Conscience" by Robert Smythe Hichens delves into the profound complexities of human morality and the inner struggles of conscience. This thought-provoking exploration invites listeners to reflect on the weight of their decisions and the...31415falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sonnets-christina-rossetti--73538040https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73538040Thu, 06 Aug 2026 05:40:16 +0000Allen H. Godbey"Sonnets" by Christina Rossetti is a collection of poignant and introspective poems that delve into themes of love, loss, and the human experience. Rossetti's masterful use of language and form captures the intricacies of emotion and the complexities...3883falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/030-the-reign-of-law--70423871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423871Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:00:21 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...1820calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/029-prediction-and-prevention--70423870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423870Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:35:40 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...1396calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/028-earthquakes-in-tropical-america--70423869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423869Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:35:37 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...2548calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/027-earthquakes-in-the-united-states-and-england--70423868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423868Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:35:33 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...2318calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/026-european-earthquakes--70423867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423867Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:35:29 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...2721calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/025-earthquakes--70423866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423866Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:35:25 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...1692calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/024-other-great-eruptions-part-2--70423865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423865Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:35:22 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...2300calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/023-other-great-eruptions-part-1--70423864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423864Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:35:18 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...1743calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/022-great-eruptions-of-vesuvius--70423862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423862Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:35:15 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...2296calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/021-the-volcano--70423861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423861Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:35:12 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...2897calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/020-famine-and-pestilence--70423858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423858Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:35:07 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...1155calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/019-relief-measures--70423856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423856Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:35:05 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...1565calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/018-incidents-at-johnstown--70423855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423855Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:35:03 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...2021calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/017-the-johnstown-flood--70423853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423853Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:59 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...1573calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/016-the-flood-of-1890--70423852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423852Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:56 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...2188calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/015-floods-in-the-south--70423851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423851Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:53 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...2854calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/014-rain-hail-and-snow--70423850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423850Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:48 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...1677calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/013-electric-storms--70423848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423848Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:46 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...2525calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/012-great-samoan-hurricane--70423846https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423846Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:42 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...2357calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/011-life-saving-measures--70423845https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423845Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:38 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...1228calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/010-perils-of-the-sea--70423844https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423844Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:36 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...1592calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/009-tropical-cyclones--70423843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423843Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:33 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...1791calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/008-other-tornadoes--70423842https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423842Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:30 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...1972calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/007-incidents-of-the-tornado--70423841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423841Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:27 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...2272calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/006-the-louisville-tornado--70423839https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423839Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:24 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...1676calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/005-tornadoes-and-cyclones--70423838https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423838Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:21 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...1883calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/004-periodic-winds--70423837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423837Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:18 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...1494calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/003-constant-winds--70423836https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423836Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:15 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...921calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/002-myths-of-the-winds--70423835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423835Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:13 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...1020calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/001-preface--70423782https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70423782Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:34:11 +0000Allen H. GodbeyThroughout history, humanity has been captivated by the stories of calamities and disasters that shape our world. While many of these tragic events stem from human haste, greed, and negligence, there exists a significant number that arise from natural...196calamities,disasters,exploration,geology,history,humanity,lessons,meteorology,nature,tragedyfalsefull