LNL Summer: A rich man obsessed with Mars? Welcome to the 1890s

At the turn of the 20th century, one American became obsessed with the idea of life on Mars. He carried his obsessions into a public movement that may have sparked actual space exploration and scientific advancement.

• Guest: David Baron, author, journalist, broadcaster, and public speaker who writes about astronomy and other sciences. His latest book is 'The Martians: A True Story of an Alien Craze that Captured Turn-of-the-Century America'
• Producer: Alex Tighe

Originally broadcast on 1 October, 2025