Nepal's Great Earthquake 1934: A Nation Rebuilds

In January 1934, a massive earthquake struck Nepal, leveling cities and killing over ten thousand people. Lucas and Luna explore the disaster's impact on a country still in the grip of the Rana regime, the resilience of the Newar communities of Kathmandu Valley, and the way the quake reshaped everything from architecture to governance. They unpack the science of the quake, the terror of the night it struck, and the slow, complicated recovery that followed. Along the way, they trace the rise of the Ranas, the role of the British in Nepal's affairs, and the quiet heroism of ordinary people who rebuilt their world from rubble. This episode weaves together geology, history, and human endurance, painting a vivid picture of a nation tested by nature and transformed by its response.

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