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Embark on a fascinating exploration of Mars and its enigmatic canals, where science fiction and speculation intertwine against the backdrop of early astronomical discoveries. This podcast invites listeners to delve...
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Embark on a fascinating exploration of Mars and its enigmatic canals, where science fiction and speculation intertwine against the backdrop of early astronomical discoveries. This podcast invites listeners to delve into the imaginative interpretations of the cosmos that shaped humanity's understanding of our neighboring planet. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a rotating collection of narratives that span the realms of both fact and fiction, from the scientific inquiries of the past to the fantastical visions that captured the public's imagination. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge our perceptions of civilization and the universe beyond our own. Join us as we navigate the rich tapestry of ideas surrounding Mars, the allure of its canals, and the debates that continue to fuel our curiosity about what lies beyond. Discover a new book with every episode and expand your horizons on this cosmic journey.
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26 AUG 2026 · In the days before telescope photography, astronomers had to draw what they thought they saw through the eyepiece throughout the long dark nights. Sometimes they saw saw more than there really was to see, and a bit over 100 years ago Percival Lowell published books on what he was sure were canals on Mars, signs of intelligent civilization. (In case you too are skeptical, we also have at Librivox a criticism of Lowell's theories in a book published a year later (in 1907) by Alfred Russel Wallace.) - Summary by ToddHW
25 AUG 2026 · In the days before telescope photography, astronomers had to draw what they thought they saw through the eyepiece throughout the long dark nights. Sometimes they saw saw more than there really was to see, and a bit over 100 years ago Percival Lowell published books on what he was sure were canals on Mars, signs of intelligent civilization. (In case you too are skeptical, we also have at Librivox a criticism of Lowell's theories in a book published a year later (in 1907) by Alfred Russel Wallace.) - Summary by ToddHW
24 AUG 2026 · In the days before telescope photography, astronomers had to draw what they thought they saw through the eyepiece throughout the long dark nights. Sometimes they saw saw more than there really was to see, and a bit over 100 years ago Percival Lowell published books on what he was sure were canals on Mars, signs of intelligent civilization. (In case you too are skeptical, we also have at Librivox a criticism of Lowell's theories in a book published a year later (in 1907) by Alfred Russel Wallace.) - Summary by ToddHW
23 AUG 2026 · In the days before telescope photography, astronomers had to draw what they thought they saw through the eyepiece throughout the long dark nights. Sometimes they saw saw more than there really was to see, and a bit over 100 years ago Percival Lowell published books on what he was sure were canals on Mars, signs of intelligent civilization. (In case you too are skeptical, we also have at Librivox a criticism of Lowell's theories in a book published a year later (in 1907) by Alfred Russel Wallace.) - Summary by ToddHW
22 AUG 2026 · In the days before telescope photography, astronomers had to draw what they thought they saw through the eyepiece throughout the long dark nights. Sometimes they saw saw more than there really was to see, and a bit over 100 years ago Percival Lowell published books on what he was sure were canals on Mars, signs of intelligent civilization. (In case you too are skeptical, we also have at Librivox a criticism of Lowell's theories in a book published a year later (in 1907) by Alfred Russel Wallace.) - Summary by ToddHW
21 AUG 2026 · In the days before telescope photography, astronomers had to draw what they thought they saw through the eyepiece throughout the long dark nights. Sometimes they saw saw more than there really was to see, and a bit over 100 years ago Percival Lowell published books on what he was sure were canals on Mars, signs of intelligent civilization. (In case you too are skeptical, we also have at Librivox a criticism of Lowell's theories in a book published a year later (in 1907) by Alfred Russel Wallace.) - Summary by ToddHW
20 AUG 2026 · In the days before telescope photography, astronomers had to draw what they thought they saw through the eyepiece throughout the long dark nights. Sometimes they saw saw more than there really was to see, and a bit over 100 years ago Percival Lowell published books on what he was sure were canals on Mars, signs of intelligent civilization. (In case you too are skeptical, we also have at Librivox a criticism of Lowell's theories in a book published a year later (in 1907) by Alfred Russel Wallace.) - Summary by ToddHW
19 AUG 2026 · In the days before telescope photography, astronomers had to draw what they thought they saw through the eyepiece throughout the long dark nights. Sometimes they saw saw more than there really was to see, and a bit over 100 years ago Percival Lowell published books on what he was sure were canals on Mars, signs of intelligent civilization. (In case you too are skeptical, we also have at Librivox a criticism of Lowell's theories in a book published a year later (in 1907) by Alfred Russel Wallace.) - Summary by ToddHW
18 AUG 2026 · In the days before telescope photography, astronomers had to draw what they thought they saw through the eyepiece throughout the long dark nights. Sometimes they saw saw more than there really was to see, and a bit over 100 years ago Percival Lowell published books on what he was sure were canals on Mars, signs of intelligent civilization. (In case you too are skeptical, we also have at Librivox a criticism of Lowell's theories in a book published a year later (in 1907) by Alfred Russel Wallace.) - Summary by ToddHW
17 AUG 2026 · In the days before telescope photography, astronomers had to draw what they thought they saw through the eyepiece throughout the long dark nights. Sometimes they saw saw more than there really was to see, and a bit over 100 years ago Percival Lowell published books on what he was sure were canals on Mars, signs of intelligent civilization. (In case you too are skeptical, we also have at Librivox a criticism of Lowell's theories in a book published a year later (in 1907) by Alfred Russel Wallace.) - Summary by ToddHW
Embark on a fascinating exploration of Mars and its enigmatic canals, where science fiction and speculation intertwine against the backdrop of early astronomical discoveries. This podcast invites listeners to delve...
show more
Embark on a fascinating exploration of Mars and its enigmatic canals, where science fiction and speculation intertwine against the backdrop of early astronomical discoveries. This podcast invites listeners to delve into the imaginative interpretations of the cosmos that shaped humanity's understanding of our neighboring planet. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a rotating collection of narratives that span the realms of both fact and fiction, from the scientific inquiries of the past to the fantastical visions that captured the public's imagination. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that challenge our perceptions of civilization and the universe beyond our own. Join us as we navigate the rich tapestry of ideas surrounding Mars, the allure of its canals, and the debates that continue to fuel our curiosity about what lies beyond. Discover a new book with every episode and expand your horizons on this cosmic journey.
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