The first science fiction novel about man on the Moon was written in Greek by a writer named Lucian of Samosata 2,000 years ago ...

Fascination with science-fiction worlds is baked deeply into the origins of film history. Beginning with Georges Méliès’ groundbreaking wizardry in 1902’s A Trip to the Moon, the genre’s possibilities ...

Weitekamp, Margaret A. 2007. "Early Science Fiction and the First Rocket Researchers." In After Sputnik: 50 Years of the Space Age. Collins, Martin J., editor. 20 ...

This episode explores early science-fiction writers, including Mary Shelley (Frankenstein), Jules Verne (20,000 Leagues Under the Sea) and HG Wells (Things to Come and The Time Machine). Plus, the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover aerospace, astronomy & hosted The Cosmic Controversy Podcast. As the recent Worldcon 2025 Convention here in Seattle ...