How the Titanic Worked: Part One

# Stuff You Should Know: The Titanic (Part 1)

After decades of putting it off, Josh and Chuck finally dive into the story of the RMS Titanic in this two-part episode that covers everything from the ship's revolutionary design and luxurious features to the fascinating backstory of how it came to be built. They explore the innovative engineering that made people believe the ship was unsinkable, the class-divided but surprisingly comfortable accommodations for all passengers, and the quirky details about crew members and last-minute passenger changes that would ripple through history. You'll discover surprising facts about the ship's construction, its multiple stops before the fateful voyage, and the various small decisions and mishaps that set the stage for the tragedy to come.