Learning from Tragedy (Q30707)
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The fire at the Ringtheater, Vienna
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Learning from Tragedy | The fire at the Ringtheater, Vienna |
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J.05
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Unexpected stories (English)
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In the age of candle, oil and gas lighting, theatre fires were frequent and often claimed many lives. The Ringtheater fire in 1881 was one of the biggest fire disasters of the 19th century, and it led to many developments in fire safety. (English)
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