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Up, up & away with Richard Holmes to find out about the history of hot air ballooning

From early aeronautics to modern day enthusiasts, the journey in a hot air balloon has captured the imaginations of many. Balloons have helped stave off war-time enemies, they've been used in voyages of great discovery and exploration. Author Richard Holmes joins us for a conversation about his book "Falling Upwards"....
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The Current25:27Up, Up and Away with Richard Holmes to find out about the history of hot air ballooning - April 18, 2014
From early aeronautics to modern day enthusiasts, the journey in a hot air balloon has captured the imaginations of many. Balloons have helped stave off war-time enemies, they've been used in voyages of great discovery and exploration. Author Richard Holmes joins us for a conversation about his book "Falling Upwards".

 

A long time ago, people who called themselves aeronauts were leaving the earth for a quick look around and beginning the exploration of the sky.

Richard Holmes has documented the curious history of ballooning ... the ways it's shaped the world and the fascinating people devoted to the first flying devices. We spoke with Richard Holmes earlier this year on the release of his book "Falling Upwards: How We Took To The Air." He was Norwich, England.


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This segment was produced by The Current's Howard Goldenthal.

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