When Martians Were Real: Science, History & America’s Alien Craze
In this thought-provoking episode of Big Blend Radio, acclaimed author David Baron discusses his award-winning book, "The Martians: The True Story of an Alien Craze that Captured Turn-of-the-Century America."
Long before Martians became the stuff of science fiction, many Americans believed they might actually exist. David explores how late 19th- and early 20th-century scientists, astronomers, and the media became captivated by Mars—projecting utopian ideals, hope, and solutions to earthly problems onto the Red Planet during a period of rapid scientific advancement.
The conversation examines…
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