January 10 – The Day Humans Willingly Went Underground - Strange History

On January 10, 1863, London opened the world’s first underground railway, forever changing how cities move. In this episode of The Strange History Podcast, Amy explores the strange true story of the Victorian subway — from steam engines in brick tunnels to fears of madness and suffocation — and how one bold experiment reshaped urban life across the globe.

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