Who was Captain Edward Smith?

Welcome to History's Not Boring! Join hosts Mira and Finn as they uncover the untold story behind the most famous shipwreck in history! Have you ever wondered who was in charge of the mighty Titanic? Meet Captain Edward John Smith! He was an expert sailor with 40 years of experience on the high seas, chosen to take command of the world's largest and most luxurious ship for its maiden voyage!

Imagine sailing from Southampton all the way to New York on a glittering floating palace! But this exciting trip soon turned into a terrifying mystery. Even though Captain Smith received multiple iceberg warnings, the giant ship kept going at full speed through the freezing, pitch-black waters! Why didn't they slow down? What happened when the unsinkable ship finally hit the ice?

Discover the dramatic, true story of Captain Smith's final moments as he bravely went down with his ship exactly 114 years ago this week. It's an incredible tale of adventure, luxury, and a giant mistake that changed history forever! Tune in to learn all about the man behind the wheel of the Titanic!