Europe 1 Studio SEASON 2023 - 2024 05:00, February 18, 2024

In the tense atmosphere of post-war America, where fear of the unknown and possible extraterrestrial threats loomed, a major affair in ufology - the science of UFOs - took place. Welcome to the heart of one of the most mysterious events in modern history: the Roswell Affair. In New Mexico, in 1947, a mysterious object, described as a weather balloon by the media, crashed.

In this episode, Bob Bellanca welcomes renowned UFO expert and bestselling author Donald Schmitt for an in-depth exploration of this iconic case.

At the heart of the conversation between Bob Bellanca and Donald Schmitt: political tensions, government secrets and the pressure placed on witnesses to remain silent.

Through witness accounts collected over the years, the episode raises questions about government transparency, the credibility of authorities and the complexity of the events surrounding Roswell. Details of the mysterious debris, visual eyewitness accounts, and insidious threats make this episode a captivating dive into America's secret history.

“Mysteries & Unexplained” is a podcast created by BTLV, adapted and broadcast by Europe 1. If you like paranormal stories and events that go beyond rationality, or you are curious about new discoveries, this podcast is for you. The comments made in this episode are solely those of the person(s) invited.

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Credits

Production: Hugo Maze-dit-Mieuxement for Europe 1 Studio

Visual: Axelle Maurel with Sidonie Mangin

Artistic direction: Xavier Jolly

Voice recording: Marc O. Grunfeld and Victor Naulleau

Innovation Department: Jamal Lassiri

Media coverage: Lagardère Publicité News