I was obsessed with zeppelins when I found out about them. I did a report in 7th grade, in 1981, on why the Hindenburg exploded. It’s always been assumed that escaped hydrogen was ignited by lightning. However I saw a documentary where a guy (I can’t remember which, but he did have a Science or Engineering background) postulated that the skin of the Hindenburg was highly flammable. And he got a piece of Hindenburg skin and recreated lightening hitting it. It went up like a Roman Candle. He said the German Engineers had really been able to keep the hydrogen where it was supposed to be. And the way it caught fire was inconsistent with it being caused by the hydrogen. The hydrogen was highly flammable of course, but it was really the (flammable) skin that started the ball rolling. Anyway, it was an interesting documentary that had a new take on the disaster. And it was very cool that an actual piece of Hindenburg skin was used for his experiment. But the damaged gasbags is brand new information. What a find! Escaped hydrogen, and a flammable covering was a disaster in the making. I found a photo of the Graf Zeppelin, that my grandfather took, in one of his photo albums. It was in Los Angeles, I think. I believe it was the 2nd Graf Zeppelin/Hindenburg sister ship. But I’m not sure. Wonderful podcast. I completely nerded out the whole time! Thank you 🙏🏼
I remember watching a documentary about the flammable skin on the ship also. Quite some time ago now, but I've always been convinced about that argument ever since.
My father, who is now 97, lived just outside NYC when he was a boy. The family watched the Hindenburg fly over and then listened to the landing at Lakehurst. What a shock for everyone. It makes me think of watching the Challenger explosion.
Wow! I'm extremely impressed with this interview. You don't lead or interrupt, just let the author talk about their subjects. The quality sounds like something from npr but actually interesting.
I guess I’ve never thought a lot about this, I didn’t realize it was over an open area, but of course that was lucky cause it could’ve happened over an area full of unsuspecting people. What’s really amazing about seeing it flying is how it was allowed to fly so close to buildings. Even without an FAA it couldn’t have seemed like a good idea. It looks awesome, but also scary!
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This guy might be smart, but he lacks wisdom. Laughing at a name as if it were a PR stunt while also making fun of a broad mustache (quite common in Germany at the time) comes across as being childish. But the reference to the Count coming to the USA to study the Civil War “of all things” is pure ignorance. Wars are studied immensely while they happen and the Civil War was the first major war fought with modern weaponry. Countries across the world sent representatives to study the war. This is reminiscent of an average 10th grade presentation. I’m outta here.
As always a fantastic show, Most Notorious is absolutely my favourite podcast ever, thank you and your guests for such interesting topics
Absolutely fascinating historian/storyteller. Throughly enjoyable. Most Notorious, thank you for being a consummate host.
I know this comment is a year old, but I do agree. He’s such a fantastic host!
@@GabrielTheMagolorMain Thanks for the corroboration, Gabriel. Most Notorious is a stellar podcaster and still ranks as my favorite. 😉
I was obsessed with zeppelins when I found out about them. I did a report in 7th grade, in 1981, on why the Hindenburg exploded. It’s always been assumed that escaped hydrogen was ignited by lightning. However I saw a documentary where a guy (I can’t remember which, but he did have a Science or Engineering background) postulated that the skin of the Hindenburg was highly flammable. And he got a piece of Hindenburg skin and recreated lightening hitting it. It went up like a Roman Candle. He said the German Engineers had really been able to keep the hydrogen where it was supposed to be. And the way it caught fire was inconsistent with it being caused by the hydrogen. The hydrogen was highly flammable of course, but it was really the (flammable) skin that started the ball rolling. Anyway, it was an interesting documentary that had a new take on the disaster. And it was very cool that an actual piece of Hindenburg skin was used for his experiment. But the damaged gasbags is brand new information. What a find! Escaped hydrogen, and a flammable covering was a disaster in the making. I found a photo of the Graf Zeppelin, that my grandfather took, in one of his photo albums. It was in Los Angeles, I think. I believe it was the 2nd Graf Zeppelin/Hindenburg sister ship. But I’m not sure. Wonderful podcast. I completely nerded out the whole time! Thank you 🙏🏼
I remember watching a documentary about the flammable skin on the ship also. Quite some time ago now, but I've always been convinced about that argument ever since.
My father, who is now 97, lived just outside NYC when he was a boy. The family watched the Hindenburg fly over and then listened to the landing at Lakehurst. What a shock for everyone. It makes me think of watching the Challenger explosion.
Wow! I'm extremely impressed with this interview. You don't lead or interrupt, just let the author talk about their subjects. The quality sounds like something from npr but actually interesting.
The "oh the humanity" report was not heard live, it was a recording. I'm sure I was the last one person to know this, but maybe not :)
Just found this Channel and I love it!
I guess I’ve never thought a lot about this, I didn’t realize it was over an open area, but of course that was lucky cause it could’ve happened over an area full of unsuspecting people. What’s really amazing about seeing it flying is how it was allowed to fly so close to buildings. Even without an FAA it couldn’t have seemed like a good idea. It looks awesome, but also scary!
Very interesting and enjoyable.
The ship.is electrically charged in the storm wet mooring ropes ground the ship a static charge ignites the leaking gas.No mystery
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How anyone could have survived but a few apparently did.
A crime?
That's a fair question.
Possibly.
This guy might be smart, but he lacks wisdom. Laughing at a name as if it were a PR stunt while also making fun of a broad mustache (quite common in Germany at the time) comes across as being childish.
But the reference to the Count coming to the USA to study the Civil War “of all things” is pure ignorance. Wars are studied immensely while they happen and the Civil War was the first major war fought with modern weaponry. Countries across the world sent representatives to study the war.
This is reminiscent of an average 10th grade presentation. I’m outta here.