Episode 15- The London Beer Flood of 1814 – When Ale Turned Deadly

In this episode of Mind-Blowing History, Historia takes us back to industrial London, where one of the strangest disasters in history occurred. A giant vat of beer ruptured, releasing a tidal wave of porter through city streets. It sounds funny—until you hear what happened next. Discover how this bizarre accident killed eight people, reshaped safety standards, and left a neighborhood literally soaked in ale.

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