About this episode
The episode explores how a hydrogen-filled gas bag in 1861 ignited America's fascination with exploration and flight.
In 1861, one man and a “gas bag” filled with hydrogen sparked America's obsession with going higher, farther, into the unknown.
People in this episode
Host: Roman Mars
Topics covered
- history
- aviation
- innovation
- technology
- exploration
Keywords
- gas bag
- hydrogen
- aviation history
- exploration
- 1861
Mentioned in this episode
Products: gas bag
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