EPISODE #1120 TINY BLUNDERS, BIG DISASTERS: THE SMALL MISTAKES THAT SHAPED HISTORY Richard welcomes unravel the intricate web of history, revealing how small, seemingly insignificant events often serve as critical turning points. Discover how the fall of Constantinople in 1453 was precipitated by a single forgotten gate, or how a momentary lapse by the captain of Germany’s Bismarck led to one of the greatest naval defeats in history. GUEST: Jared Knott has had numerous articles published in the Mensa Bulletin and in graduate school textbooks on subjects ranging from Supreme Court Reform to Arctic Exploration. He was a decorated combat infantry officer in Vietnam in the First Air Cavalry Division. In his civilian career, he has served as a vice president of sales + marketing and marketing director in the home improvement industry. A father of five, he lives in the Atlanta area with his wife, Kathryn. WEBSITE: https://www.tinyblundersbigdisasters.com BOOKS: Tiny Blunders/Big Disasters Book 2: The Many Tiny Mistakes That Changed the World Forever Tiny Blunders/Big Disasters: Thirty-Nine Tiny Mistakes That Changed the World Forever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

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