Wicked Balloons Journal
Tag: balloon history
Hot Air Balloons in Advertising and Music Videos
Why a hot air balloon in commercials and music videos still stops viewers cold, from custom-built brand balloons to what film productions…
Hot Air vs. Gas Balloons: A Short History of the Rivalry
The hot air balloon vs gas balloon rivalry began in 1783 France and still shapes ballooning today. Here's the short, surprising history.
The Highest Hot Air Balloon Flight Ever Recorded
The story behind the highest hot air balloon flight ever recorded, reaching nearly 69,000 feet, and what it takes to fly that…
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…
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.
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.