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Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws

Secrets of the Dead is part detective story, part true-life drama that unearths evidence from around the world, challenging prevailing ideas and throwing fresh light on unexplained events.

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Hindenburg’s Fatal Flaws

Season 19 Episode 4 | 55m 30s | CC

A fresh look at the science and conditions surrounding the Hindenburg explosion reveals ten particular flaws that directly led to the infamous disaster in 1937.

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