Lunar: A History of the Moon in Myths, Maps, and Matter

The moon has been a visible aspect of human life and culture since long before even the first written records, with cultures around the world creating art, artifacts, and writing depicting the moon and its changing face. Matthew Shindell, the National Air and Space Museum’s curator of earth and planetary science, provides a guided tour of the moon and the historic love affair with Earth’s only natural satellite, weaving together the various narratives and themes that have given the moon meaning throughout human history.