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HISTORY This Week – Season Premiere Trailer Summary

Release Date: February 12, 2026
Podcast: HISTORY This Week
Host: The HISTORY® Channel | Back Pocket Studios

Episode Overview

This brief trailer announces the launch of a new season of HISTORY This Week, teasing the dramatic story that will kick off the season: the fraught and ambitious effort to tunnel under the Hudson River—a critical but nearly forgotten episode that changed American infrastructure. Listeners are promised gripping historical stories, from headline-making events to unsung moments, brought to life through expert interviews and investigative storytelling.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Tragedy and Ambition Beneath the Hudson (01:33-01:49)

Historical Setting:
The trailer thrusts listeners into February 1905—

"1905. A quiet morning at the rail yard. Until the ground gives way."
(C, 01:33-01:37)
Dramatic Turn:
Catastrophe strikes as

"An entire locomotive is swallowed whole."
(A, 01:42)
Historical Stakes:
The incident occurs during efforts to construct a tunnel beneath the Hudson River—a project led by "the world's largest corporation," highlighting the project's ambition and scale.
- The tunnels are described as
  
  "...a national emergency waiting to happen."
  (C, 01:49)

What to Expect This Season (01:50-02:16)

The show returns February 16, starting with this splendidly dramatic history—the story behind America’s most important train tunnels.
The host promises many more engaging stories in the weeks ahead:

"We have plenty of brand new stories on deck for weeks to come, so stay tuned and tell your friends to listen."
(C, 02:00)
There’s palpable excitement:

"We cannot wait to bring you this brand new season of History This Week."
(C, 02:10)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Immersive Introduction:

"A quiet morning at the rail yard. Until the ground gives way."
(C, 01:37)
Tension and Calamity:

"An entire locomotive is swallowed whole."
(A, 01:42)
Urgency and Relevance:

"These tunnels are a national emergency waiting to happen."
(C, 01:49)
Invitation to Listeners:

"We cannot wait to bring you this brand new season of History This Week."
(C, 02:10)

Important Segment Timestamps

[01:33] — Setting the scene in 1905 at the rail yard
[01:37] — Catastrophic ground collapse described
[01:42] — Locomotive swallowed whole; historical stakes outlined
[01:49] — Modern significance and dangers mentioned
[02:00] — Season return date and invitation to new stories

Tone and Style

The trailer employs suspenseful, cinematic language and quick pacing to stir curiosity and excitement for the new season. There's a sense of discovery and urgency, making history feel immediate and relevant today.

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1905 A quiet morning at the rail.
[01:37]
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Yard until the ground gives way.
[01:43]
C
An entire locomotive is swallowed whole. It is another setback for an audacious project to tunnel under the Hudson River. The world's largest corporation is determined to succeed, and today, 115 years later, these tunnels are a national emergency waiting to happen. History this Week will return with new episodes February 16, starting with the moment you just heard the story behind the most important train tunnels in the United States. And we have plenty of brand new stories on deck for weeks to come, so stay tuned and tell your friends to listen. We cannot wait to bring you this brand new season of History this week.