This episode is a rebroadcast from last September in memory of those lost and in honor of the survivors of the 1900 Storm in Galveston, Texas. The storm is still to this day the deadliest natural disaster in United States history.  

The episode is a combination of 4 episodes released in weekly chapters in 2022. Some contextual updates have been inserted throughout this episode. 

Prepare to step back in time as we traverse the monumental events of the Great Storm of 1900, which left an indelible mark on the vibrant city of Galveston, Texas. Picture Galveston in 1900, a city of wealth and prosperity, home to numerous Texas firsts, is blissfully unaware of the impending disaster as the storm warning flag is hoisted by Isaac Cline, head of the Texas section of the United States Weather Bureau. The city and its inhabitants, uncertain of what lies ahead, continue their daily business.

As the dust settles in the aftermath of the worst natural disaster in US history, we take a look at the formidable task of rebuilding and shielding the city. From martial law being declared, to exhaustive rescue and cleanup efforts, and the mammoth undertaking of constructing a seawall and elevating the island, Galveston's resilience is awe-inspiring. 

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