Sinking of the Titanic

RMS Titanic sinking—the tragic loss of the “unsinkable” ship—occurred on April 15, 1912, when the vessel struck an iceberg and sank in the North Atlantic. In this episode, discover how overconfidence, missed warnings, and limited lifeboat use led to the loss of more than 1,500 lives, while acts of courage—like those of Margaret Brown—revealed the strength of human character in crisis. The story of the Titanic teaches enduring lessons about humility, preparedness, and selfless service.

Read the full article here: https://familyschool.org/spotlight/icebergtitanic-7

This episode was created using Notebook LM voice-overs and original research by Rosemary Pollock, historian and published author, who holds an MA in U.S. History and an MA in U.S. History with a focus on the History of Science and Medicine.

Produced by Isaac Okawa with American Heritage Worldwide.