When London Smelled Like a Giant Toilet (The Great Stink of 1858) #history #london #education #facts

What happens when a river becomes a toilet? 🚽 In the summer of 1858, London's River Thames was so full of sewage it created "The Great Stink," a smell so bad it brought the government to its knees.

This is the disgusting but true story of one of history's greatest public health crises. In this short documentary, we explore how Victorian London's booming population and lack of infrastructure turned the famous River Thames into an open sewer. Learn how this river of filth led to deadly cholera epidemics and the flawed "miasma theory" that blamed bad air for the deaths. We dive into the summer of 1858 when a heatwave created a stench so powerful it shut down Parliament! Finally, discover the heroic story of engineer Joseph Bazalgette, whose revolutionary sewer system not only saved the city but still serves London today. It's a tale of crisis, innovation, and the unseen infrastructure that keeps our cities alive.

Chapters
0:00 - A City That Smelled Like a Toilet
0:20 - The River of Death (Cholera Epidemics)
0:45 - The Great Stink of 1858
1:15 - The Hero Who Saved London
1:40 - The Legacy Under Our Feet

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