The 1900 Galveston Hurricane | An Absurd Delusion | 1
At the turn of the 20th century, a booming cotton trade had made the Gulf Coast city of Galveston, Texas an economic powerhouse. Located just a few feet above sea level on a narrow barrier island, it was prone to flooding. But in a time before sophisticated weather forecasting, residents failed to grasp the danger…
We score an episode from what we can actually measure — its reach and engagement, what listeners say about it, and what it covers. We don't have those signals for this one yet, so it doesn't get a number.
Buzzmeter says it's buzzing across platforms — the Hive Vote says whether the people who actually listened liked it.
Rate this episode
Add your vote to the Hive — listeners rate every episode after they finish.
- No reviews yet — be the first.
More from American History Tellers
See all episodes →Similar episodes from other shows
More like American History Tellers →
The Dust Bowl | The Land of Opportunity | 1
Why Melting Ice In Antarctica Is Making Hurricanes Worse In Texas
The Crash At Crush
The Texas City Disaster
One great episode in your inbox, daily — free.
One email a day, unsubscribe anytime. No spam, ever.