I Was There
Overview
Host Theo Wilson, grandson of a Tuskegee Airman and a history enthusiast, takes viewers on a captivating journey through significant historical events. With a unique blend of storytelling and immersive experiences, Wilson explores the complexities behind these pivotal moments, unraveling the truth of how they actually transpired. Each episode invites audiences to witness history through a fresh lens, making it not just informative but also deeply engaging. Through Wilson's passion and insight, "I Was There" brings the past to life in a way that resonates with both history buffs and casual viewers alike.
Episodes
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1
Hindenburg Disaster
Theo Wilson is transported to 1937, landing on the opulent Hindenburg, the most extravagant airship of its time. He is faced with the challenge of unr...
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2
Johnstown: America's Deadliest Flood
Theo Wilson travels back to 1889, arriving at the picturesque riverbanks of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, just moments before the largest flood in U.S. his...
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3
Chernobyl Disaster
Theo Wilson finds himself in Russia on April 26, 1986, right in the heart of the Chernobyl disaster as workers at the nuclear facility face a catastro...
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4
Salem Witch Trials
Theo Wilson finds himself in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1692, amid a community unraveling due to rampant accusations of witchcraft against numerous town...
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5
The Death of Jesse James
Theo Wilson journeys back to the mid-1800s, encountering a young Jesse James on the brink of becoming one of America’s legendary outlaws. As Wilson ...
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6
Killer in the White City
Theo Wilson journeys back to 1893 Chicago, landing right in the midst of America’s first notorious serial killer, H.H. Holmes. Curious about what dr...
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7
Lincoln's Assassination
Theo Wilson finds himself transported back to the year 1865, where he becomes deeply entangled in the unfolding events that drive John Wilkes Booth to...
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8
Challenger Disaster
On January 26, 1986, 2.5 million students tuned in to witness the Challenger space shuttle's tragic explosion, which resulted in the deaths of seven a...
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9
Bloody Sunday
Theo Wilson journeys back to the charged atmosphere of the 1960s to witness the rise of Civil Rights leader John Lewis, who played a pivotal role in t...
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10
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
In 1929, within a Chicago garage, host Theo Wilson observes the brutal St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, a landmark event in gangland violence. This sho...
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Oklahoma City Bombing
Theo Wilson journeys back to April 19, 1995, when Oklahoma City is shaken by a devastating two-ton fertilizer bomb just after 9 AM. This horrific even...
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12
Battle of Stalingad
Theo Wilson finds himself transported back to the Battle of Stalingrad in 1942, where the beleaguered Russian Army is on the brink of achieving a cruc...