Mars and Its Canals

Mars and Its Canals

Percival Lowell

Episodes 34
Avg. Duration 15m
Activity Dormant
Since Feb 2026
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Schedule
Hourly
Format
Serial
Consistency
55%
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www.spreaker.com

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About This Podcast

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in remarkable—and sometimes dubious—claims. Over a century ago, Percival Lowell captivated the public with his assertion that he discovered canals on Mars, suggesting the presence of an advanced civilization. For those who embrace skepticism, we delve into a critical examination of Lowell’s theories through the lens of Alfred Russel Wallace’s 1907 rebuttal. Join us on this captivating journey through history as we unravel the stories and debates that shaped our understanding of Mars. - Summary by ToddHW

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034 - Conclusion

Feb 27, 2026 14m Transcript

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

033 - The Husbanding of Water

Feb 26, 2026 15m Transcript

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

032 - Evidence

Feb 26, 2026 10m Transcript

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

031 - Life

Feb 26, 2026 18m Transcript

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

030 - Constitution of the Canals and Oases

Feb 26, 2026 14m Transcript

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

029 - Oases Kinematic

Feb 26, 2026 6m Transcript

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

028 - Arctic Canals and Polar Rifts

Feb 26, 2026 8m Transcript

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

027 - Hibernation of the Canals

Feb 26, 2026 18m Transcript

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

026 - Canal Development Individually Instanced

Feb 26, 2026 10m Transcript

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

025 - Canals Kinematic

Feb 26, 2026 36m Transcript

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

024 - The Canals Photographed

Feb 26, 2026 12m

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

023 - Carets on the Borders of the Great Diaphragm

Feb 26, 2026 9m

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

022 - Oases

Feb 26, 2026 25m

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

021 - Canals in the Dark Regions

Feb 26, 2026 7m

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

020 - The Double Canals Parts 3 and 4

Feb 26, 2026 39m

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

019 - The Double Canals Parts 1 and 2

Feb 26, 2026 37m

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

018 - Gemination of the Canals

Feb 26, 2026 18m

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

017 - Their System

Feb 26, 2026 13m

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

016 - The Canals

Feb 26, 2026 16m

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

015 - Summary

Feb 26, 2026 20m

In a time before telescope photography revolutionized astronomy, skilled artists translated the wonders of the cosmos into breathtaking illustrations. Imagination often took the lead, resulting in…

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