City of Ruins: The Halifax Explosion
On the morning of December 6th 1917, the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia was a bustling, lively place. But in less than a second, Halifax became the center of a tragedy like no other in the history of this country.
Top Cast
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Mark Starowicz
Host
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Kate Trotter
Narrator
Overview
On the morning of December 6th 1917, the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia was a bustling, lively place. But in less than a second, Halifax became the center of a tragedy like no other in the history of this country.
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