We have officially launched Season 2 of The Steam & Splendor Network Podcast! www.buzzsprout.com/2382659/epis... #titanic #rmstitanic #oceanliners #historypodcast

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Was the Titanic really the Titanic? One enduring conspiracy claims the doomed ship was actually her sister, Olympic, swapped in an insurance scam. Does the evidence hold up? We break it down and put the myth to rest. youtu.be/vY2rJMV5yHs #Titanic #RMSOlympic #Conspiracy

Happy New Year to all of my readers and supporters! I appreciate each and every one of you! Here's to a great 2026!

Check out the full video here: youtu.be/dgSnQBjaGU0?... #titanic #rmstitanic #oceanliners

Check out the full video here: youtu.be/dgSnQBjaGU0?... #titanic #rmstitanic #oceanliners

Our most requested project of 2025 was an updated Historian Edition of our real-time sinking. Featuring major visual upgrades & a new immersive soundtrack, this anniversary release brings the experience home just before year’s end.  www.youtube.com/watch?v=dgSn... #titanic #rmstitanic

Watch the whole video and story at: youtu.be/rFHs4a43QPw?... #titanic #rmstitanic #whitestarline #disasters

In this new episode of Tackling Myths & Conspiracies, we continue our investigation into which iceberg Titanic struck—using photos, navigational data, eyewitness accounts & sun position analysis. Don’t miss this essential next chapter! youtu.be/rFHs4a43QPw #titanic

Psst, we have a fascinating new episode premiering on Saturday. Does anyone want to guess what it's about? Stay tuned! #titanic #whitestarline #oceanliners

🎹 Experience the music of Titanic! The White Star Line Quintet performs on RMS Olympic’s surviving Steinway—identical to Titanic’s—paired with stunning visuals by HFX Studios. Watch: youtu.be/ajvsqkE1EAo #rmstitanic #titanic #steinway #whitestarline #rmsolympic #maritimehistory

🚨 New video premiere! 🚨 Just in time for the anniversary of Britannic’s sinking, we’re debunking 3 major myths about Titanic’s younger sister in our latest episode of “Tackling Myths and Conspiracies.” #titanic #hmhsbritannic #myths #oceanliners #whitestarline

🚢 Our latest In Their Own Words episode is live! Hear Titanic survivor Trimmer Thomas Patrick Dillon’s harrowing account, narrated by Mark Chirnside. Experience his fight for life as the RMS Titanic sank into the icy Atlantic. 🎥 youtu.be/yLcWk2odrIA #rmstitanic #titanic

🎉 This week on Steam & Splendor, we’re presenting our one-year anniversary podcast — with stunning CGI visuals and a “best of” showcase! Hosts Tad Fitch & J. Kent Layton revisit top moments and share what’s next. 🎥 youtu.be/-w9eOhTV27M #Titanic #History #OceanLiner

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🚢 One year of Steam & Splendor! Tad Fitch & J. Kent Layton look back on highlights, surprises, and behind-the-scenes moments—plus a sneak peek at what’s next. Join the celebration! 🎙️ 🔗 www.buzzsprout.com/2382659/epis... #rmstitanic #titanic #history #historypodcast #oceanliners #lusitania

🎉 We're celebrating 1 year of The Steam & Splendor Network! 🎉 Kick off our new series Historic Treasures with a look (and listen) at the voice of Britannic—Titanic’s sister ship. Discover the story of her surviving Grand Staircase organ! 🎶🚢 📺 Watch now: youtu.be/ceQOi3At4dc

My new website is up. A special shout-out to my co-author and friend Bill Wormstedt, for maintaining a page for me on his site for years. Here's the link, and be sure to subscribe to the site, to stay updated on all my latest work! www.tadfitchsauthorpage.com

You asked—we listened! 🎶 Introducing a new no-narration video series from The White Star Line Quintet, featuring stunning visuals by HFX Studios. 🎧 Watch Ep. 2 now: youtu.be/N6mSFMqMWRw 🎼 New album The Evening Lives On out now! #Titanic #Titanicmusic

For years, the only known surviving White Star Line lifeboat was from SS Nomadic. But now, one from Oceanic has emerged. In this episode, we explore its survival & restoration—plus other lifeboats that might still exist. 🎥 youtu.be/Rq9bMF6ERTU #titanic #whitestarline

It is a tremendous privilege to be nominated for the Maritime Media Awards in the category of "Best Book" of the year for "Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography", Volume One. We are honored to even be considered for the title. www.maritimefoundation.uk/awards/marit... #lusitania #bookawards

First Class Patron Event TODAY at 4PM EST! 🚨 Join Tad Fitch, J. Kent Layton, Tom Lynskey & guest Bill Wormstedt for a live Q&A + behind-the-scenes chat. Join First Class before the event to get access! www.patreon.com/TheSteamandS... #Titanic #history #oceanliners

The SS Californian — infamous for its Titanic connection — had a shocking fate in WWI. 🇬🇧⚓ A new doc by Joshua Anderson-Raymer uncovers the truth behind the Dundee-built ship’s final chapter: 🔗 www.dundeeculture.com/post/a-new-d... #WWI #Titanic #HistoryUncovered #Documentary #MaritimeMysteries

New Episode! When Titanic sank, a ship was spotted on the horizon-but never came. Just 3 years later, that very ship, SS Californian, met a dramatic end in WWI. Unseen photos, new research, & stunning animations await. Don’t miss it! youtu.be/pq0wO5t0yq0 #Titanic #uboat

We’ve got something big coming this week — a special episode diving into a ship closely connected to the Titanic disaster. 👀 The image holds clues... can you guess which ship it is? Set your reminders: Friday at 11:30 AM EST: www.youtube.com/@SteamAndSpl...

You've asked, we've listened! This episode features: That Carolina Rag (Violinsky) (Rosenheim Recording) Alexander's Ragtime Band (Berlin) (Rosenheim Recording) Elite Syncopations (Joplin) (Rosenheim Recording) In The Shadows (Finck) youtu.be/xHemTpetW7Y?... #Titanic

You've asked...we've listened! Here is the 1st episode of a narration-free series featuring the music of the White Star Line Quintet. The recordings are overlaid w/beautiful visuals: youtu.be/xhNdUwFS4WE #rmsolympic #rmsolympic #whitestarline #musichistory

We're counting down to a historic milestone — the 40th anniversary of the Titanic wreck discovery! Make sure to watch the video ahead of the anniversary on September 1st. youtu.be/n1ZmTuf7Iiw #rmstitanic #history #oceanliner #whitestarline #discovery

EARLY RELEASE! DISCOVERING TITANIC! A 40th Anniversary Lookback! In this episode, we pause to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the discovery of Titanic's wreck: September 1, 1985 September 1, 2025: youtu.be/n1ZmTuf7Iiw #rmstitanic #Oceanography #whitestarline #History

In this video, we present an original recording of "The Blue Danube Waltz," by Johann Strauss II, as performed by The White Star Line Quintet on RMS Olympic's piano. youtu.be/NyScC-6_Wn0?... #rmstitanic #rmsolympic #whitestarline #oceanliner #steinwaypianos #history

The Steam & Splendor Network podcast returns! thesteamandsplendornetworkpodcast.buzzsprout.com/2382659/epis... From the description: In this episode, hosts Tad Fitch & J. Kent Layton are joined by Siegfried, Paul, & Colin from Project Vaterland: #ssvaterland #rmstitanic Hapag-Lloyd AG #history

In this episode of "Tackling Myths & Conspiracies," we take a deep dive and reveal the identity of the iceberg that sank Titanic! youtu.be/eR_HcMEqKco #rmstitanic #iceberg #swisstitanicsociety #titanic #oceanliners #history

🎶 Songe d'Automne—a Titanic-era favorite—performed by The White Star Line Quintet on RMS Olympic's original Steinway, now at Germany’s Rosenheim Museum. Titanic's sound, revived. 🎹 📺 youtu.be/FBELtzye3lA #Titanic #RMSOlympic #WhiteStarLine #PreservingHistory #Steinway

In this gripping episode of "In Their Own Words", we present the never-before-published account of Walter Erzinger, a 2nd Class passenger & survivor of the RMS Empress of Ireland disaster on May 28, 1914. youtu.be/uYPRw_U9otw #titanic #disasters #history #20thCenturyHistory

This Friday marks the 50th episode released on our channel since our launch in October! We’re especially excited for this one—it features a previously unseen survivor account from a major historical sinking. Don't miss it! youtube.com/@SteamAndSpl... #history #oceanliners

In this episode of "In Their Own Words", Lusitania survivor Doctor Howard Fisher recounts his experiences in the sinking. Join us to hear this vivid & harrowing account. youtu.be/9n5sXkzqODo #rmslusitania #cunardline #uboat #WorldWarOne #maritimehistory #history #oceanliner

In this video, we present a recording of "Wedding Dance," by Paul Lincke, as performed by The White Star Line Quintet on the Steinway piano from RMS Olympic's á la carte restaurant! youtu.be/fsVvX70Yf7s #rmstitanic #whitestarlinequintet #rmsolympic #whitestarlinequintet

This episode showcases the March 2025 Belfast Titanic Society meeting. "On a Sea of Glass" co-authors joined society members & discussed a number of important, fascinating, & timely Titanic topics. youtu.be/WUjF4zwEevE #rmstitanic #belfast #titanic #OCEANLINER #history

In this episode, we look at the myth that Titanic was larger & more luxurious than every other ship at the time. In fact, the German company HAPAG was building the 3 largest & most luxurious ships in the world. youtu.be/rETdyZe6QlY #titanic #hapaglloyd #projectvaterland

In this video, The White Star Line Quintet's Patrick C. Vida & Jesselyn Wang perform a rare & splendid piece of liner-related music: Lusitania Waltzes, by Edwin Goffe. youtu.be/oK1ghsec8fo #rmslusitania #whitestarlinequintet #historicalmusic #history #lusitania #oceanliner

Titanic's 3rd Class passenger Victor Francis Sunderland, tells of his experiences in the sinking & his story is not only incredible, but it is also in direct conflict with the recollections of Second Officer Charles Lightoller. youtu.be/woyKvoMJSFU #Titanic #WhiteStarLine #history #oralhistory

In this 1st episode of our new series, "Tackling Myths & Conspiracies," we look at a Titanic myth that is almost universally accepted these days: Was a lifeboat drill held? Join us as we uncover the truth. youtu.be/rbv5hemtnxQ #rmstitanic #titanic #whitestarline #history

The video of our livestream exploration of Titanic's stern section has now been uploaded. Enjoy! www.youtube.com/live/xKqHJkT... #titanic #rmstitanic #history #steamandsplendornetwork

Join us on our YouTube channel at 7:00 PM EST tonight, as we explore the stern section of Titanic's wreck. We hope to see you there! youtube.com/@SteamAndSpl... #rmstitanic #titanic113 #titanic #magellanscans #letsplay #history #whitestarline #steamandsplendornetwork

New podcast episode w/L.A. Beadles for an open & in-depth discussion of the challenges that are facing the Titanic research community. Available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, & Amazon Music. www.buzzsprout.com/2382659/epis... #titanic #history @unsinkablepod #steamandsplendornetwork

Just how groundbreaking is "Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography, Volume 2'? This review sums it up! Order signed & numbered, limited-edition copies here: atlanticliners.com/store/lusita... #lusitania #rmslusitania #maritimehistory #ships #nauticalhistory #atlanticliners

In this video, the granddaughter of Telegraphist Francis Dyke tells the story of her grandfather's experiences aboard SS Minia, as the ship recovered bodies from the Titanic disaster. youtu.be/Y3dj4-XzGJo #rmstitanic #dartmouth #maritimehistory #whitestarline #halifax

In this video, we discuss the release of Lusitania: An Illustrated Biography, Vol. 2. We preview and discuss what readers can expect, the controversies explored, and how we plan on sharing our research findings with the public. youtu.be/yOo4YrSCcWQ?... #cunardline #rmslusitania