In this episode of History Squirt, we explore whale-related history — exploding carcasses, industrial blubber economics, naval mishaps, and humanity repeatedly underestimating very large mammals. From whaling empires to bizarre maritime disasters, whales have been minding their business while humans make it weird. Let’s squirt!

Topics: whale history, whaling industry, maritime disasters, exploding whale incident, naval history, industrial revolution resources, ocean history, History Squirt