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6 minutes
A Story Told in Millions of Fossils
The La Brea Tar Pits are home to some of the world’s richest fossil deposits. So, what unique insights can we glean those millions of specimens? Why is having one more dire wolf skull in a collection of thousands so important?
6 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Fossil Record of Mythical Beasts?
In a time before we understood extinction, how did people interpret the fossils they found? From Griffins to snakes turned to stone through prayer, here are just some of the explanations we’ve used through time!
9 minutes
[ Animals ]
The Amazing Woman Who Discovered Dinosaurs: Mary Anning
By Dr. Lynda
The most important scientific discoveries almost always contain the key elements of a great story: drama, serendipity, hardship and perseverance. Here’s a fabulous tale of the WOMAN who discovered dinosaurs!
15 minutes
[ Animals ]
Exploring Fossil Lake
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to go on a paleontological dig? On this Saturdays Around the World feature, we take you to Wyoming’s Fossil Lake in search of prehistoric life!
6 minutes
Virtual Reality Museums: Let’s Go to the Smithsonian!
By Dr. Lynda
The future is now! Take an amazing virtual tour (“walk” through at your own pace!) of the Smithsonian Museum from the comfort of your own home, featured today on EWC!
130 minutes
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New Light on the Dawn of Humanity
By Dr. Lynda
As scientists continue to uncover the origins of our humanity, this discovery in an unlikely place by an unlikely team may be the missing link to our ancient ancestors.
