In Episode 27 of Thursdeighties I celebrate the 40th anniversary of the discovery of the legendary RMS Titanic on the ocean floor back in September, 1985. Okay, I'm a few months late, but doesn't one of the rules of social etiquette say that I have up to a year to celebrate?
And who better to celebrate with than one of my favorite science authors, and fellow Titanic-obsessive, Dr. Charles Pellegrino, whose most recent book, GHOSTS OF HIROSHIMA, is being turned into a motion picture by none other than James Cameron!
Dr. Pellegrino, as he does in many of his books, takes me on a voyage to our planet's ancient past, the mysteries of life on the ocean floor and the icy moons of Jupiter, the mind-bending world of the quantum realm, the folly of man trying to subvert nature, a near-death experience while diving with James Cameron to the RMS Titanic...and let's not forget inspiring the science behind Jurassic Park.
For decades I have been reading Dr. Pellegrino's books - what an extraordinary bibliography! - watching him on the Discovery Channel, National Geographic, and other science-related shows, and using his work (Ghosts of Vesuvius, in particular) to guide my travels.
Now I get to share his voice, expertise, and passion with you - give it a listen!
Sponsored by Anthology for Books and Drive-by-Do-Gooders.
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