Descent from Disaster

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There have been moments in history that will forever remain part of our psyche. From earthquakes to floods, fiery infernos to national epidemics, these events took their toll and have changed the way we live and think. This fascinating series retells stories of heroism, fear and change, which affected the course of history. The six stories in the first series are all from New Zealand told through the descendants of those directly affected. Each episode takes you back in time with top end dramatic reconstruction, authoritative interviews and beautiful archive. As each individual uncovers their ancestor's part in the event via letters, diaries, archive footage, newspaper reports, official records, and the site, history is truly brought to life.