The Extraterrestrial Hypothesis: A Brief History | MHP 10.12.20.

<p>The Second World War had barely ended by the time reports of "flying saucers" began to make headlines in 1947. What were these mysterious objects, and were they friends, or foes? Soon, speculation about what world superpower might possess such technology shifted to a novel proposition: what if they could be evidence of extraterrestrial visitation to Earth?</p> <p>Although the flying saucers were a new development, ideas about life from other worlds was hardly anything new. This week, we go in search of the history behind the concept of extraterrestrial life, and how our ideas about it have evolved over time to include speculations about life on Mars, and whether the Extraterrestrial Hypothesis is indeed the best solution to the UFO mystery.</p> <blockquote> <p><a href="http://www.gralienreport.com/x">The story doesn't end here... become an X Subscriber and get access to even more weekly content and monthly specials.</a></p> <p><strong>Enjoy <em>The Micah Hanks Program</em>? <a href= "https://www.micahhanks.com/shows/">Check out Micah's other podcasts here</a>. </strong></p> </blockquote> <h3><strong>Want to advertise/sponsor our show?</strong></h3> <p>We have partnered with the fine folks at <strong><em>AdvertiseCast</em></strong> to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. If you would like to advertise with <em>The Micah Hanks Program,</em> all you have to do is email <a href= "mailto:sales@advertisecast.com">sales@advertisecast.com</a> or click the link below to get started:<br /> <a href= "https://www.advertisecast.com/TheMicahHanksProgram"><strong>AdvertiseCast: Advertise with The Micah Hanks Program</strong></a></p> <h3><strong>Coronavirus Charities</strong></h3> <p>If you are able, please consider supporting the following charities that are offering relief for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic. <a href= "https://www.micahhanks.com/coronavirus-charities/"><strong>Visit our Coronavirus Charities Page to learn more</strong></a>.</p> <h3>Show Notes</h3> <p>Below are links to stories and other c