In April of 1986 disaster struck in the tiny nuclear city of Pripyat, Ukraine when the nearby nuclear reactor exploded hurling debris, and radiation, into the air. It turns out that this disaster was entirely predictable and avoidable but in those days there was no pessimism allowed in the Soviet Union so the fuse to the proverbial powder keg was lit and ignored until the whole thing blew up. In this episode of HPH we're taking a look at the failings of the reactor, teaching you literally everything we know about nuclear reactors, and of course telling you about the explosion and the horror that followed. So, grab a drink, settle in, and enjoy this episode of Hundred Proof History titled The Chernobyl Disaster: HBO Lied to Me!