The martian Chronicles

The Martian Chronicles

"In our time the search for extraterrestrial life will eventually change our laws, our religions, our philosophies, our arts, our recreations, as well as our sciences. Space, the mirror, waits for life to come look for itself there." - Ray Bradbury

"We've been busy with war instead of being busy with peace. And that's what space travel is all about. It's all about peace and exploration and wonder and beauty.” - Ray Bradbury, 2004

Related Areas of Knowledge

History
Ecology
Sociology
Psychology
Science
Anthropology

Important Concepts

Culture
Identity
Perspective
Humanity and the natural world
Humanity and the unknown
Exploration
Change
Isolation
Home
Utopia
Dystopia

Ethical Issues

War
Racism
Environmental Destruction
Inequality
Freedom
Colonialism

Ray Bradbury, 1920-2012

Alien, Aleriel, 1883

A selfie by the Curiosity Rover on Mars

Alien, 1887

This photo is from Mars. Could it be a river bed? - Photo by NASA

Mars (Artist rendition)

The War of the Worlds, 1898

The face of Mars- Photo by NASA

Mars mountains- Photo by NASA

Videos

"The War of the Worlds" 1938 Radio Broadcast

This is one of the most famous radio broadcasts in history. On October 30, 1938 the radio adaptation of H.G. Welles' "The War of the Worlds" was broadcast as though it were a series of emergency announcements, and caused panic among its listeners.

America in the 1950's

"The Martian Chronicles", along with many of Ray Bradbury's other novels and stories, reflects the culture and society of the United States in the 1950's. Which aspects of "America" described in this video, do you see reflected in the book? (If this guy speaks too fast, you can slow down the video in the settings at the bottom).

Ray Bradbury Vividly Recalls His Own Birth

...and this is only one of many interesting, and strange, facts about Ray Bradbury. Watch this short video to find out more about him.

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