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1. The Trouble With Trilobites

Trilobites are renowned globally due to their ubiquitous presence throughout ...

2. When Did the First Flower Bloom?

The Cretaceous Period saw an explosion of dinosaur diversity, with species be...

3. The Tully Monster & Other Problematic Creatures

The fossil record holds secrets of bizarre creatures that defy conventional a...

5. What Colors Were Dinosaurs?

The age-old mystery of dinosaur colors has long fascinated paleontologists, l...

6. The Story of Saberteeth

A fearsome Ice Age cat, the size of a modern-day tiger, Smilodon, boasted a p...

7. That Time Oxygen Almost Killed Everything

A catastrophic event 3 billion years ago threatened to eradicate all life on ...

8. The Biggest Thing That Ever Flew

In the next episode, we'll be exploring a fascinating piece of prehistoric hi...

9. Dimetrodon: Our Most Unlikely Ancestor

Dimetrodon's unique lizard-like appearance and distinctive sail on its back m...

10. The Extinction That Never Happened

The world of natural history is home to many living organisms that were once ...

11. The Strange Case of the Buzzsaw Jaws

The search for fossils has led to numerous mysteries, including the 270-milli...

12. The Age of Giant Insects

In the next episode, we'll explore a fascinating era when insects and arthrop...

13. History's Most Powerful Plants

The next episode explores the fascinating origins of fossil fuels, specifical...

14. How Did Dinosaurs Get So Huge?

The allure of extinct dinosaurs lies in the mind-boggling fact that behemoths...

15. When The Earth Was Purple

In a world where the dominant color is not blue, but rather a vibrant purple ...

16. 'Living Fossils' Aren't Really a Thing

Ancient-looking animals like crocodiles, horseshoe crabs, and tuatara may see...

17. When Whales Walked

In a shocking twist, scientists have discovered evidence that whales once had...

18. An Illustrated History of Dinosaurs

The evolution of dinosaur knowledge is reflected in the development of dinosa...

19. A Brief History of Geologic Time

Next episode's overview: By examining the layers beneath our feet, geologists...

20. The Search for the Earliest Life

Life emerged on Earth over 4 billion years ago, amidst a scorching hot crust ...

21. The Facts About Dinosaurs & Feathers

Next episode, we'll dive into the fascinating world of dinosaurs and feathers...

22. The Last Time the Globe Warmed

In a bygone era, the Arctic was transformed into a vibrant rainforest, teemin...

23. What Happened to the World's Greatest Ape?

Gigantopithecus, the largest great-ape to have ever existed, offers valuable ...

24. When Giant Fungi Ruled

A massive fungal creature evolved 420 million years ago, feeding on dead matt...