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From a long-term planning lead for the Mars Exploration Rover Project comes this vivid insider account of some of NASA’s most vital and exciting missions to the Red Planet, illustrated with full-colour photographs—a wondrous chronicle of unprecedented scientific discovery and the search for...

Get up close and personal with science as Andrew Kessler narrates his hilarious journey inside NASA’s Phoenix Mars mission - a historic enterprise manned by a motley crew of rocket scientists. The Phoenix Mars mission was the first man-made probe ever sent to the Martian arctic.

Historian William Sheehan and astronomer and planetary scientist Jim Bell combine their talents to tell a unique story of what we've learned by studying Mars through evolving technologies. What the eye sees as a mysterious red dot wandering through the sky becomes a blurry mirage of apparent seas, continents, and canals as viewed through Earth-based telescopes. 

A journey - both historical and contemporary - among the fantastical landscapes, beguiling creatures and isolated tribes of the world's fourth island: Madagascar. An improbable world beckons. We think we know Madagascar but it's too big, too eccentric, and too impenetrable to be truly understood...

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in remarkable—and sometimes dubious—claims. Over a century ago, Percival Lowell captivated the public with his assertion that he discovered canals on Mars, suggesting the presence of an advanced civilization. For those who embrace skepticism, we delve into a critical examination of Lowell’s theories through the lens of Alfred Russel Wallace’s 1907 rebuttal. Join us on this captivating journey ...

Embark on an extraordinary journey to a distant world, where adventure, heroism, and the clash of civilizations take center stage, as suggested by the title "Princess of Mars (Version 4)." This podcast delves into the rich tapestry of interplanetary politics and the personal transformations that come with navigating such uncharted territories. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that invites listeners to explore themes of bravery, loyalty, and the struggle for power in fantastical settings. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that capture the imagination ...

Edison's Conquest of Mars, by Garrett P. Serviss, is one of the many science fiction novels published in the nineteenth century. Although science fiction was not at the time thought of as a distinct literary genre, it was a very popular literary form, with almost every fiction magazine regularly publishing science fiction stories and novels. "Edison's Conquest of Mars" was published in 1898 as an unauthorized sequel to H. G. Wells's The War of the Worlds, but did not achieve the fame of its predecessor. The book was endorsed by Thomas Edison, the hero of the book -- though not by Wells. (...

World War I infantry captain Ulysses Paxton is transported to Barsoom, where he encounters evil scientist Ras Thavas and his diabolical brain transplant experiments. Paxton falls in love with the beautiful Valla Dia, whose body has been swapped with the cruel Xaxa, Jeddara of Phundahl. Can Paxton save Valla Dia from a hideous fate and win her hand? The Master Mind of Mars is the sixth book in Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Barsoom series. - Summary by The Narrator

This podcast is your home for all things Aerosmith! The Bad Boys From Boston have been an undeniable force in rock n' roll music and culture for over 50 years. They are one of the most successful bands in American History. Here, we delve through it all, the ups, the downs, the masterpieces and the misfires. If you love the band, classic rock history, or want to learn more, walk this way, as we uncover all the toys in the attic, together!

Harvest of Mars seeks to uncover the essentials of war. Essentials that have been swept under the rug or forgotten by people and societies eager to rewrite history in a way that is intellectually pleasing. This podcast seeks to open your eyes to aspects of military history that, as Paul Fussell accurately noted, never got into the books because of what he called the Disneyfication of war. Here you will get authentic insights from someone who has a genuine love for the material.If you are curious and enjoy seeing things from a new perspective, this is the podcast for you! You do not even know a...

Olivier Mignon is a graduate of the "École du Louvre" and the "Institut d'Art". He is currently a guide and lecturer at the "Caisse des Monuments Historiques". Translation: Patrick Lesieur, assisted by Ursula Smith. Chapters: 1) History of the bay, 2) History of the village, 3) History of the sanctuary, 4) History of the sanctuary (suite), 5) Monks and pilgrims, 6) Architectural evolution of the sanctuary, 7) Local legend of "Saint Michael and the devil", as written by Guy de Maupassant.

Histoire du célèbre mont, de son village et de son sanctuaire, plus une légende locale de Guy de Maupassant.