Welcome to the latest episode of Ground Zero Classics with Clyde Lewis! In this captivating installment, we delve deep into the fascinating world of Charles Fort, an early 20th-century writer and researcher renowned for his exploration of the odd and unusual. Discover the intriguing life of Fort, who inspired a movement of Forteans—those dedicated to investigating the bizarre phenomena that defy conventional scientific understanding.
Join us as we uncover Fort's relentless journey through the Public Library in London, where he searched for extraordinary events such as falls of frogs and fish, inexplicable stones hurled at houses, and sightings of animals in distant lands. His life’s work challenges the tendency of scientists to gloss over these wonders with simplistic explanations, urging us to dig deeper into the mystery of existence.
Through this episode, Clyde Lewis emphasizes the spirit of Forteans, marked by creativity, imagination, and speculation. Experience life through the eyes of a Fortean, where the strange and eerie become a source of joy and inspiration, just like a child unwrapping gifts on Christmas morning.
Fort famously proclaimed, “The Earth is a farm, we are someone else’s property,” offering a profound perspective on our existence in this contained environment we call Earth. Tune in to explore the depths of Fort's insights and to challenge your understanding of reality.
Don't miss this thought-provoking episode! Join Clyde Lewis on Ground Zero Classics for an unforgettable journey into the extraordinary world of Charles Fort.