Episode 113 · 10 min · Fascinating Horror

The Story of Franz Reichelt (1912)

Published Aug 6, 2025by Kristian CrowTrue crime

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In 1912, tailor and tinkerer Franz Reichelt believed that he could design the world's first portable, wearable parachute. He was so confident in his design that he decided to test it by throwing himself from the lower deck of the Eiffel Tower... Fascinating Horror covers the true stories behind some of history's greatest disasters. This podcast is an audio version of the YouTube channel of the same name. The channel is made possible by supporters on Patreon and YouTube channel members. HUGE thanks to everyone who supports this channel! LINKS: 🔗 ► YouTube: ► Patreon: ► Get in touch: [redacted]

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