Heaven's Gate: The UFO Cult
What did the appearance of a comet in 1997 have to do with a tragic event in San Diego? Was Heaven's Gate a cult? And how does it compare to the other groups we have looked into on American History Hit? Benjamin Zeller, author of 'Heaven's Gate: America's UFO Religion', joins Don to discuss the group's history,…
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