On May 6, 1937, the majestic German airship Hindenburg burst into flames over Lakehurst, New Jersey, ending the era of transatlantic zeppelin travel in just 34 seconds.

In today’s episode of Dave Does History, we explore the rise of the airship dream, the fatal decision to use hydrogen, and the fiery catastrophe that captivated the world.

From Count Zeppelin’s vision to Herbert Morrison’s unforgettable cry—“Oh, the humanity!”—this is a story of ambition, arrogance, and aerial disaster.

Join us on the iHeart Radio App, Spotify, iTunes, or wherever you get your podcasts, for a sky-high tragedy that changed aviation forever.