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EPISODE · Apr 8, 2026 · 7 MIN

The Day the Sky Fell: The 1803 L’Aigle Meteorite Shower That Changed Science Forever

from The Strange History Podcast · host Strange History

On April 8, 1803, thousands of stones fell from the sky over L’Aigle, France—an event so shocking it forced scientists to admit meteorites were real. In this Strange History Podcast episode, we explore the dramatic meteorite shower, the panic it caused, and how physicist Jean-Baptiste Biot’s investigation changed scientific understanding forever. This is the true story of the day the sky fell.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-strange-history-podcast--5773362/support.🎧 The Strange History Podcast Love bizarre true stories, forgotten scandals, and history’s most unhinged moments?Submit your ideas for The Strange History PodcastFollow The Strange History Podcast wherever you listen and never miss an episode. 🔗 Listen & Subscribe:Apple PodcastsSpotifyiHeartRadioAudibleNew episodes regularly. History gets weird here.

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