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.
Show
History's Deadliest with Ving Rhames
Episode
S01E08
Air Date
Mar 23, 2026