Immanuel Velikovsky was a controversial figure in the field of history and science, known for his theories presented in the book *Worlds in Collision*. He proposed that catastrophic events in the solar system, such as near-collisions between planets, shaped Earth's history and influenced ancient myths and religious texts. Velikovsky suggested that planets like Venus and Mars had dramatic interactions that caused significant changes on Earth. His ideas challenged conventional scientific views, particularly in astronomy and geology. Velikovsky argued that these cosmic events could explain phenomena such as global warming, extinctions, and even the plagues described in the Bible. Despite criticism from the scientific community, his work sparked interest and debate about the relationship between celestial events and human history.