The Victorian Skies: Adventures in 19th Century Ballooning and Weather Discovery
When you think of early aviation, the Wright Brothers often come to mind. But did you know that over 100 years before their flight, people were already soaring through the skies in balloons? The Victorian era was a time of daring exploration and scientific discovery. One of the most remarkable feats took place in Wolverhampton, England, in 1862. The British Associat...