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The Cultural Phenomenon of UFOs - Greg Eghigian
Professor of History Greg Eghigian shares the historical context of the UFO phenomenon that we know today.
Although unusual sightings in the sky have been recorded throughout history, 1947 marked the beginning of the UFO phenomenon when the first saucer-like object was identified.
Early theories of sightings were heavily influenced by the Cold War: people explained them as world power technologies or a result of mass hysteria. Over time, geopolitics and technological advancement would change the narrative. Listen in as Greg Eghigian, Professor of History at Penn State University, shares the historical context of the UFO phenomenon that we know today.
