HISTORIC DISASTERS AND MYSTERIES

"The RMS Titanic was the most magnificent ship to ever set sail. When it began its maiden voyage in April 1912, its passengers and crew could not have known or even imagined their sad fate. The sinking of the Titanic was one of the greatest maritime tragedies in history, a story that continues to fascinate people today"--Provided by the publisher.

Examines the mythical lost civilization of Atlantis, said to have been destroyed in a massive disaster. For centuries people searched for its location all around the world. Only in the last few decades did archaeologists and other diligent historical detectives discover it was a real place.

Explores the history of the curse that surrounds King Tutankhamen's tomb, discussing the discovery of the tomb, those involved and more.

The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE is perhaps the best known eruption in history. Although it was neither history's most powerful eruption nor its deadliest, this event left an indelible mark by encasing the Italian city of Pompeii in ash and rock. Frozen in time, the remnants of Pompeii's buildings, streets, and residents are a permanent and moving reminder of nature's unpredictable power.