Watch the brand new documentary taking a look inside #Chernobyl... 📺 Inside Chernobyl with Ben Fogle Wednesday at 9pm on Channel 5 | Channel 5

214K views · 967 reactions | Archive footage shows aftermath of explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine, which caused radioactive fallout to begin spewing into the atmosphere 35 years ago today. The long-term death toll from radiation poisoning is believed to number in the thousands. https://abcn.ws/2RTCpWj | ABC News | Facebook

Never-before-seen footage of Chernobyl’s infamous “Elephant’s Foot” reveals one of the most dangerous remnants of the 1986 nuclear disaster. Buried beneath Reactor No. 4, this molten mass of nuclear fuel and reactor materials hardened into a twisted, lava-like formation so radioactive that early exposure meant near-instant death. Its cracked, wrinkled surface gave it its eerie nickname—and this rare glimpse offers a haunting look at the lasting scars of one of history’s worst nuclear accidents.

“You think the right question will get you the truth?” Episode 4 of #ChernobylHBO premieres tonight at 9pm. | HBO

Consider the HBO original series Chernobyl for Outstanding Limited Series and all other categories. The BBC raves the show is “truly exceptional.” | HBO

Consider the Emmy Award winning HBO original series Chernobyl. The BBC raves the show is “truly exceptional." | HBO