Episode 446: The Lunar Era – Part 1: “Myths to Missiles”

John Mulnix — Sat, 04 Oct 2025 23:00:00 -0500

Part 1: "Myths to Missiles" traces humanity’s relationship with the Moon, from ancient myths and early telescopes to the dawn of the Space Age. Featuring science journalist Rebecca Boyle, author of "Our Moon: How Earth's Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are"

Part 2 will release on 10/18/25, so make sure you've subscribed and followed the show so you don't miss future episodes.

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Episode 446: The Lunar Era – Part 1: “Myths to Missiles”