Wicked Balloons Journal
Tag: balloon history
History & Origins
A Sheep, a Duck and a Rooster: The First Balloon Passengers
Meet the first hot air balloon passengers: a sheep, a duck, and a rooster who flew over Versailles in 1783 before any…
Special Shapes & Advertising
What Are Special-Shape Hot Air Balloons?
Discover what makes special shape hot air balloons different from traditional balloons and why they steal the show at every festival.
Ballooning on Screen
The Aeronauts (2019): The True Story Behind the Film
Curious about the Aeronauts true story? We separate the real 1862 balloon flight from the Hollywood drama, fact by fact.