Immanuel Velikovsky: Challenging Scientific Norms in 1950s America

Explore the life of Immanuel Velikovsky, a controversial figure in 20th-century science. His interplanetary catastrophism theory faced fierce opposition from the educational establishment, igniting debates on freedom of speech, censorship, and the clash between innovative ideas and established scientific paradigms.

5/8/20241 min read

A detailed view of a planet with swirling, cloud-like formations in shades of brown, red, and pink. The right side of the planet is cast in shadow, creating a dramatic contrast with the illuminated portion. The surrounding space is vast and dark, dotted with faint, distant stars.
A detailed view of a planet with swirling, cloud-like formations in shades of brown, red, and pink. The right side of the planet is cast in shadow, creating a dramatic contrast with the illuminated portion. The surrounding space is vast and dark, dotted with faint, distant stars.

Velikovsky's radical theories