Welcome to The Apocryphal History of Flight

The podcast show where the myths, legends, and early pioneers of flight from before the Wright Brothers is discussed.

Could Icarus have really flown? Why were kites used to lift soldiers into the sky? Did the Ottomans invent the glider?

About

This podcast is about the myths, legends, and early history of flight from before the Wright Brothers. Produced and hosted by Dr. Cory J. Trunkhill this show attempts to follow a chronological and technological achievement narrative format. New episodes will drop every two or three weeks. Starting with the earliest origins of flight to include the invention of the kite and balloons, legends and stories will also be related before gradually turning to better sourced and documented scientific advancements in flight. The show will end with the advent of the Wright Flyer. Enjoy and send in your questions and comments!

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