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History's Deadliest with Ving Rhames (2026)

S1E8 Engineering Disasters

Mar 23, 2026 Season 1 Episode 8 Documentary

In an effort to reduce expenses, the builders of the Titanic resorted to cost-cutting measures concerning the ship's three million rivets. Similarly, shortcuts were implemented during the construction of a gladiator arena in ancient Rome. These examples highlight how a small amount of negligence can lead to catastrophic engineering disasters throughout history.