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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, beliefs, and their final act. Ben is Professor of Religion at Lake Forest College. Edited by Tim Arstall, Produced by Sophie Gee, Senior Producer is Charlotte Long. All music from Epidemic Sounds. American History Hit is a History Hit podcast.
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