Fossils and Geology

Overview

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Explore the fascinating world of paleontology and geology through a comprehensive series of educational videos. Delve into topics ranging from paleoart and fossil discoveries to meteorites and climate change. Learn about unique creatures like the Tully monster and Dimetrodon, discover how bird vomit contributes to historical understanding, and uncover the mysteries behind glow rocks and fossil meteorites. Journey through Harvard adventures in paleontology, witness fossil fish preparation, and explore the connection between prehistoric findings and modern climate science. Gain insights from interviews with experts, explore museum collections, and get a sneak peek at a new TV show about prehistoric discoveries. Embark on a prehistoric road trip across fossil country, uncovering tiny teeth and fearsome beasts along the way. Finally, witness the resilience of scientific pursuit in the face of adversity as Brazil's Museu Nacional rises from the ashes of a devastating fire.

Syllabus

Paleoart: Painting the Land Before Time.
This Fossil Arachnid was a HUGE Discovery.
Dimetrodon is Not A Dinosaur.
Fossil Myths: Cyclopes, Griffins, & Magic Fairy Bread.
How Bird Vomit Helps Us Understand History.
Tully monster mystery SOLVED!.
GLOW ROCKS.
Death Rocks.
The Origin of Mammal Movement: Harvard Adventures, Part I.
Fisher Dissection: Harvard Adventures, Part 2.
Bending Fossils: Experiments In Paleontology (Harvard Adventures, Part 3).
The First Brachiosaurus.
Fossil Meteorites.
In Search of Fossil Fish.
Fossil Fish, Pt. II: A History.
Fossil Fish, PT. III: The Preparation.
Fossil Sharks.
Siats meekerorum.
Jungle Atop A Desert.
Starstuff and Nanodiamonds.
Meteorites From Spaaaaaace!.
The Gem Room.
The Fossils in the Floor.
Meteorite or MeteorWRONG?.
What Fossils Reveal about Today's Climate Change.
Interview with SUE! | Ask Emily.
Misfits of the Mineral Collection.
I'm Making a TV Show!!.
Ghost Lineages.
My favorite diorama hidden secret!.
Going out on a limb for Quetzalcoatlus.
Welcome to Fossil Country | #PrehistoricRoadTripPBS Ep.1 Promo.
We Dig Dinosaurs | #PrehistoricRoadTripPBS Ep. 2 Promo.
Tiny Teeth, Fearsome Beasts | #PrehistoricRoadTripPBS Ep. 3 Promo.
Rising from the ashes of Brazil's Museu Nacional fire.