# Ferdinand Von Zeppelin

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Story of Writing August 31, 2024

Union forces attack Atlanta, Ferdinand von Zeppelin patents his "navigable balloon," Russian and the UK carve up Persia, the U.S. asserts its neutrality, and German soldiers - dressed in Polish uniforms - attack a small town in Germany as a pretense to justify invading Poland and starting the Secon…

Zeppelins - The Original Luxury Liners Of The Sky

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, one man's vision took to the skies, forever changing the landscape of aviation. This is the story of Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, a German nobleman and inventor who defied gravity with his revolutionary rigid airships. From his early fascination with flig…

How Do You Regulate A Militia Well?

Steve and Mack get into the legalities of militias, and they may not be what you think. They’re definitely more complicated. REFERENCES A bunch of farmers that run home to get their guns to come to the common defense against the Redcoats: American Battlefield Trust. “Lexington and Concord.” http…

The Rise and Fall of the Hindenburg – Part 2

At the top of this week’s episode, Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin was likely thrilled from beyond the grave about what the future of the Zeppelin name was likely to become.  After all, rigid airships were looking like they might be the chosen form of air travel, especially for transcontinental flight…

Ferdinand von Zeppelin: The Airship Commander

Earning the reputation of "Crazy Count Zeppelin", Ferdinand was always up for an adventure. Aarati tells the story of the military man turned balloonist and his never ending thirst for excitement.  Support the show For more information and sources for this episode, visit https://www.smartteapodcast…

Zeppelin Takes Flight

Airships had flown since the 1850s, but the first rigid airship to comfortably carry passengers - the Zeppelin - had its maiden voyage at Lake Constance on 2nd July, 1900. The passion project of German aristocrat Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the ‘golden age’ craft were freezing cold on-board, and…

Paper Don’t Break

Shop Talk this week looks at a study that makes a scientific claim for reading on paper, not screens, for better comprehension. Caught My Eye looks at the origin of fuzzy dice and a free jockstrap and harness giveaway by the streamer Tubi. Ferdinand von Zeppelin, the inventor of viable dirigibles, …

Zeppelin Tales, Volume 1 Audiobook by Jim Beard

Listen to full audiobook for free : https://litupbook.com/free Title: Zeppelin Tales, Volume 1Categories: Action, Adventure, Fiction, Historical FictionAuthor: Jim BeardNarrator: Bob KernPublisher: RadioArchives.comRelease date: 03-22-2016Language: EnglishSummary:Clippers of the Clouds In the early…

Philippe Croizon Swims the Channel, Exploding Walkie-Talkies, and the Return of the Zeppelin

Philippe Croizon Swims the Channel, Exploding Walkie-Talkies, and the Return of the Zeppelin On 18 September 2010, Philippe Croizon became the first quadruple amputee to swim the English Channel, completing the crossing in thirteen hours and twenty-six minutes using prosthetic fins and core propul…