Orson Welles: War of the Worlds

2024-03-19T04:08:28.577Z

Highlights: Orson Welles: War of the Worlds. Return to what inspired the story of the novel, its importance on ufology in the world, as well as the importance of the context of the time in the success of the hoax. “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.

In this episode of the “Mysteries & Unexplained” podcast, travel to 1938 with Egon Kragel, renowned ufologist. He returns to the first radio hoax in history. Orson Welles and his Mercury Theater troupe perform "The War of the Worlds", adapted from the novel of the same name. This broadcast then had the effect of a bomb, and would have seized the population in panic, believing in a real extra-terrestrial invasion... Return to what inspired the story of the novel, its importance on ufology in the world, as well as the importance of the context of the time in the success of the hoax. “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. Our editorial team used an Artificial Intelligence tool to support the creation of this written content Production Credits: Hugo Maze-dit-Mieuxement for Europe 1 Visual Studio: 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