David Baron

Award-winning science journalist and author of The Martians: The True Story of an Alien Craze that Captured Turn-of-the-Century America, with experience as an NPR science correspondent and writer for major publications.

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Dec 20, 2025 • 1h 26min

The Original Alien Craze: When People Believed in Martians

David Baron, an award-winning science journalist and author, delves into the astonishing Martian craze of the early 20th century, revealing how blurry telescopes and charismatic figures like Percival Lowell turned speculation into accepted facts. He explores the influence of early science fiction, Nikola Tesla's claims of extraterrestrial signals, and the media's pivotal role in shaping public belief in Martians. Baron connects this historical fascination to modern debates about UFOs and aliens, raising intriguing questions about how scientific ideas capture our imagination.

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