Theo Wilson travels back to 1889, arriving at the picturesque riverbanks of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, just moments before the largest flood in U.S. history strikes. As he investigates the impending catastrophe, he uncovers the greed of wealthy steel magnates who neglected the upkeep of a nearby dam, prioritizing their leisure activities over safety. Their reckless decisions set the stage for this monumental disaster, driven by their desire to enjoy a day of fishing.
Show
I Was There
Episode
S01E02
Air Date
Feb 21, 2022
Season 1 Episodes
S01E01
Hindenburg Disaster
S01E02
Johnstown: America's Deadliest Flood
S01E03
Chernobyl Disaster
S01E04
Salem Witch Trials
S01E05
The Death of Jesse James
S01E06
Killer in the White City
S01E07
Lincoln's Assassination
S01E08
Challenger Disaster
S01E09
Bloody Sunday
S01E10
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
S01E11
Oklahoma City Bombing
S01E12
Battle of Stalingad