Once a symbol of luxury and technological pride, the Hindenburg turned into a fireball in seconds. The 1937 disaster ended the age of airships in one unforgettable moment. British military says ship ...

The Hindenburg disaster became one of the most famous tragedies in aviation history after the massive German airship caught ...

One of the greatest airship disasters in history took place right here in New Jersey when the LZ 129 Hindenburg burst into flames in skies above Lakehurst on May 6, 1937. From the iconic newsreel ...

As we near the 75th anniversary of the Hindenburg disaster, the Smithsonian shares its discovery of the sole surviving map of the airship's final voyage. "Found: Letters from the Hindenburg," a ...

Sunday marks the 70th anniversary of the crash of the zeppelin Hindenburg at Lakehurst, N.J. A witness of the crash, Zeno Wicks Jr., talks to... Memories of the Hindenburg Crash, 70 Years Later Sunday ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. This collection consists of one letter, dated May 7, 1937, from Roger Laws to his wife Mildred Laws describing his experience guarding the ...

(Reuters) - The explosion that destroyed the Hindenburg was caused by static electricity and a buildup of hydrogen after the dirigible flew through a thunderstorm, according to a team of experts, the ...

The last remaining survivor of the Hindenburg disaster, who suffered severe burns to his face, arms and legs before his mother managed to toss him and his brother from the burning airship, has died.

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This collection consists of a copy of ...

Radio broadcaster Herbert Morrison’s “oh, the humanity!” exclamation amid the 1937 Hindenburg disaster sounded in my mind recently as I gazed at an exhibit near the German ground where the airship’s ...