The Horrifically Doomed Expedition To Cross Australia | Time Travels | Absolute History

Catastrophes capture both the tragedy of life and the strength of the human spirit. In this episode, Tony examines the series of events that lead to disasters and the legacies it leaves behind. From a daredevil acrobat risking his life in 19th century Sydney, to the ill-fated Burke and Wills cross-continental expedition. It s like Netflix for history... Sign up to History Hit, the world s best history documentary service and get 50% off using the code AbsoluteHistory https://bit.ly/3vn5cSH 00:00 Intro 01:12 Hot Air Balloon Disaster 05:01 Doomed Expedition To Cross Australia 11:43 Wahine Shipwreck Disaster 16:58 Christchurch Earthquake 23:55 Tidal Wave Hysteria This channel is part of the History Hit Network. Any queries please contact: owned-enquiries@littledotstudios.com