<a href="http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/04/russia-space-craze/"> "The Space Craze That Gripped Russia Nearly 100 Years Ago,"</a> Adam Mann, Wired
Really interesting article about the popular fascination in 1920s Russia with space travel and exploration, which was fueled by popular fiction and film, along with articles, public lectures, and museum-style exhibitions. This craze was integral to Russia's early domination of the space race, largely because it inspired young people growing up during the 1920s to pursue scientific careers and technological innovations.
This is an excellent historical precedent to consider at Hieroglyph, as we ponder how to use fiction and narrative to spark innovation and moonshot thinking today.