Unearthing Monsters: Fossils, Folklore, and Feuds of Paleontology's Golden Era

The Earth has been inhabited for billions of years, but the science of studying ancient life is just a few hundred years old. Journey to the late 19th century, a wild era known as the Golden Age of paleontology, when fossil discoveries transformed the public understanding of Earth’s past. Dr. Charlene Estrada of Ohio University will explore the science of fossils, their possible role in inspiring folklore, and the explosive rivalries that drove early paleontologists to revolutionize the field.