Humans have always been fascinated by what goes on in our skies. Celestial events including eclipses, meteors, and comets were long thought to be messages from the gods, and good (or evil) portents. Greek myths claimed that the sun is carried across the sky by Helios in a golden chariot, while other traditions reveal that vampires fear sunlight and moonlight creates werewolves.
From canals observed on Mars, to Bat Men on the moon, the moon landing hoax, to flat earthers, there are plenty of skeptical lessons to be learned along the way. Join CSI Research Fellow, Skeptical Inquirer Deputy Editor, and folklorist Benjamin Radford as he discusses history, lore, and legends about the sun and moon.
About the Speaker:
Benjamin Radford, MPH, M.Ed, is a scientific paranormal investigator, a research fellow at the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry, deputy editor of the Skeptical Inquirer, and author, co-author, contributor, or editor of twenty books and over a thousand articles on skepticism, critical thinking, and science literacy.