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A dinosaur we thought was exclusively North American has now been found in Spain! 🦕🇪🇸 Paleontologists have identified fossils from the La Tejería site near El Castellar in Teruel, Spain, as belonging to Diplodocus — making this the first confirmed evidence of Diplodocus outside North America! The fossils include 14 tail vertebrae and several chevrons, dating to roughly 150 million years ago during the Late Jurassic. The animal is estimated to have reached around 25 meters (82 feet) in length. But this discovery isn't just about finding Diplodocus in a new country. It raises some fascinating questions about how dinosaurs were able to move between North America and Europe during the Late Jurassic, when the continents were already separating. In this video, we're taking a look at: 🦕 The discovery of Diplodocus in Spain🦴 What fossils were actually found🌎 How Diplodocus could have reached Europe🗺️ What this tells us about Late Jurassic geography🦖 The dinosaur ecosystems of Jurassic Spain🔬 Why this discovery changes our understanding of Diplodocus' distribution 📄 READ THE SCIENTIFIC PAPER: Sánchez-Fenollosa, S., García-Cobeña, J., & Cobos, A. (2026)."Intercontinental evidence of the iconic genus Diplodocus Marsh, 1878 (Dinosauria, Sauropoda)."Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology. https://doi.org/10.1080/02724634.2026.2718423 If you enjoy dinosaur discoveries, fossils, paleontology, and the latest scientific research, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE! And as always... LET'S GET PREHISTORIC! 🦖

🏛️ WE HAVE TO STAND UP FOR OUR NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMS.Another natural history museum is facing an uncertain future.According to a September 22, 2026 report from the Hays Post, an employee of the Sternberg Museum of Natural History in Hays, Kansas, announced that the museum would close at the end of the year. However, Fort Hays State University has not officially announced a closure, and university officials say the institution is facing difficult decisions following a $2.4 million reduction from the Kansas Legislature.And regardless of what ultimately happens with Sternberg, I think this is something the entire natural-history community needs to pay attention to.Because we've seen this happening again and again.Natural history museums are incredibly important places. They preserve fossils, specimens, scientific collections, and the history of life on Earth—but they're also places where people discover science for the first time.A kid walks into a dinosaur hall and becomes fascinated with paleontology.A family visits a natural history museum and learns about evolution, geology, biology, and the history of our planet.A student sees a real fossil and decides they want to become a scientist.Those experiences matter.And we cannot take our museums for granted.Earlier this month, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University announced that its public museum would close at the end of September after nearly two centuries of public operation. The Academy's collections and research will continue, but the loss of the public museum is still a tremendous change.So this episode is a rallying cry.🦖 GO VISIT YOUR NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMS.🦴 Buy a ticket.🏛️ Become a member.💰 Donate if you can.🎁 Support the gift shop.👨‍👩‍👧 Bring your family.📚 Tell your friends.📱 Share their posts.And if there's a small local museum near you that you've been meaning to visit...GO.Don't wait until the museum announces that it's closing to realize how important it was.And if you're in Kansas or anywhere near Hays, keep an eye on the situation at Sternberg Museum of Natural History and support the museum and its community however you can.This isn't about blaming the people who work at these museums. In many cases, museum staff are the people working hardest to preserve collections, conduct research, educate the public, and keep these institutions alive.It's about recognizing that museums need support.And as someone who dreams of creating a natural history and paleontology museum of my own someday, these stories hit especially close to home.I want to see MORE natural history museums.I want to see MORE dinosaur museums.I want to see MORE people getting excited about fossils, geology, biology, and the history of life.I don't want to watch these institutions disappear.So please:Stand up for your museums.Support them.Visit them.Talk about them.And make sure the next generation has the opportunity to walk through those doors and discover the prehistoric world for themselves.🦖 WE CANNOT TAKE OUR MUSEUMS FOR GRANTED.🔬 Sources & Further Reading📰 Hays Post — “Sternberg Museum future in question”Read the Hays Post article🏛️ Academy of Natural Sciences / Drexel UniversityAcademy of Natural Sciences🎙️ Prehistoric Life PodcastExploring the past. Discovering the science. Bringing prehistoric life to you.If you care about dinosaurs, fossils, natural history, science, and museums, subscribe to Prehistoric Life and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.🦕 LET'S GET PREHISTORIC!#Paleontology #NaturalHistory #NaturalHistoryMuseum #MuseumsMatter #SaveOurMuseums #SternbergMuseum #Dinosaurs #Fossils #Science #Museum #Kansas #PaleontologyCommunity #PrehistoricLife #PrehistoricLifePodcast

🦖 A NEW THERIZINOSAUR HAS BEEN DISCOVERED! Meet Kayrasaurus changliensis, a newly described therizinosaur from the Early Cretaceous Yixian Formation of western Liaoning, China. In this episode of the Prehistoric Life Podcast, we're taking a look at this bizarre new dinosaur and what its discovery can tell us about the evolution and ecology of early therizinosaurs. The specimen is particularly interesting because it is nearly complete and skeletally immature, yet was already substantially larger than other therizinosaurs known from the same Jehol ecosystem. The researchers estimate that Kayrasaurus was at least 1.6 times larger than Beipiaosaurus inexpectus, the next-largest therizinosaur from the same ecosystem. We'll look at: 🦖 What Kayrasaurus changliensis was 🦴 Where it was discovered 🦷 Its unusual, extremely small and densely packed teeth 🦕 Its unusual neck vertebrae and hand claw anatomy 🌎 How it fits into the famous Jehol Biota 🍃 Possible differences in ecological niches between early therizinosaurs 🧬 What this discovery tells us about therizinosaur evolution 🔬 And why the researchers emphasize that more fossils and analyses are still needed to test these ideas One of the really fascinating parts of this research is that the authors provisionally identify different ecological strategies among Jehol therizinosaurs. Beipiaosaurus and possibly Kayrasaurus show features associated with greater bite force and a more robust, less cursorial body plan, while Jianchangosaurus and Lingyuanosaurus show characteristics associated with greater cursoriality and forelimb-based foraging. As always, it's important to distinguish between what the fossils directly show and what researchers are interpreting from them. The authors specifically note that additional analyses and more complete specimens will be necessary to rigorously test and refine these ecological hypotheses. 🔬 READ THE SCIENTIFIC PAPER The research was published in the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology, a scientific journal specializing in paleontological systematics, including taxonomy, phylogenetics, functional morphology, evolution, and paleoecology. 📄 Exact Paper: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/14772019.2026.2710287 “A new therizinosaur from the Early Cretaceous Jehol Biota and ecomorphological patterns among early therizinosaurians” — Liao et al. 2026 Journal: Journal of Systematic Palaeontology Volume: 24 Issue: 2 Article: 2710287 DOI: 10.1080/14772019.2026.2710287 🦖 HELP BRING PREHISTORIC LIFE TO SOUTH CAROLINA! I'm also currently working toward something much bigger: creating a natural history and paleontology museum in South Carolina. To help make that vision a reality, I'm currently running a Kickstarter to fund the first major physical exhibit for the project—a full-scale dynamic scene featuring an Allosaurus jimmadseni pursuing a juvenile Stegosaurus. The goal is to create an exhibit that can eventually be displayed in the future museum, while also being transportable for educational events and public outreach along the way. 💰 If you'd like to support the project, please consider donating to the Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/palmettopaleonmuseum/help-bring-prehistoric-life-to-south-carolina?ref=d54alm Even if you can't donate, sharing the campaign helps tremendously. 🦕 Help Bring Prehistoric Life to South Carolina: Support the Kickstarter Every contribution helps move this project one step closer to becoming a reality. 🎙️ PREHISTORIC LIFE PODCAST Exploring the past. Discovering the science. Bringing prehistoric life to you. If you enjoy dinosaur discoveries, fossils, paleontology research, museum projects, and prehistoric life, subscribe to Prehistoric Life and join me for the next discovery! 🦖 LET'S GET PREHISTORIC!

🏛️ WHAT WOULD IT TAKE TO TURN AN OLD SCHOOL BUILDING INTO A NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM?In this episode of the Prehistoric Life Podcast, I'm taking you inside my current vision for a future natural history and paleontology museum in the Bull Street District of Columbia, South Carolina.For years, I've talked about my goal of creating a museum where people can experience dinosaurs, fossils, geology, and the incredible history of life on Earth. But one of the biggest questions has always been:What would the museum actually look like?Today, I'm revealing my three-stage floor plan and development concept for transforming an old school building into a future museum.Instead of trying to build everything at once, this plan looks at how the museum could potentially grow in stages—starting with the first exhibits and eventually expanding into a larger experience filled with prehistoric life, fossils, educational opportunities, and more.🦖 In this episode, I discuss:• The old school building I'm envisioning for the project• Why the Bull Street District could be an exciting location• My three-stage approach to developing the museum• How the floor plan could evolve as the project grows• Potential exhibit spaces and future expansion• My vision for dinosaurs, fossils, geology, and natural history• And how this could eventually become a major destination for prehistoric life in South CarolinaThis is still a vision and developing plan, but I wanted to share how I'm thinking about taking this dream from an idea and turning it into something that could potentially grow step by step.🦴 SHOUTOUT TO MEGA CROC!A huge shoutout to Mega Croc for being part of the inspiration and conversation surrounding dinosaur displays, museums, and the incredible world of prehistoric life!Be sure to check out Mega Croc's YouTube channel:Mega Croc on YouTube🦖 HELP BUILD THE FIRST EXHIBIT!I'm also currently raising support for the first physical exhibit in this larger museum journey: a full-scale dynamic scene featuring an Allosaurus jimmadseni pursuing a juvenile Stegosaurus.This exhibit is intended to be transportable, allowing it to potentially be used for educational events and public appearances as the larger museum vision continues to develop. The Kickstarter campaign is seeking roughly $15,000 toward construction and related costs.👉 Support the Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/palmettopaleonmuseum/help-bring-prehistoric-life-to-south-carolina?ref=d54almHelp Bring Prehistoric Life to South CarolinaEven if you can't contribute financially, sharing the campaign helps tremendously!Every museum has to start somewhere.This is my plan to start.🎙️ Prehistoric Life PodcastExploring the past. Discovering the science. Bringing prehistoric life to you.#Paleontology #Dinosaurs #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Museum #MuseumFloorPlan #DinosaurMuseum #BullStreetDistrict #ColumbiaSC #SouthCarolina #PrehistoricLife #PrehistoricLifePodcast #Allosaurus #Stegosaurus #Kickstarter #MegaCroc #Fossils #NaturalHistory

📄 YouTube Description🦖 Welcome to Day 2 of Prehistoric Live 2026!📅 May 2nd, 2026 — the final day of an incredible journey into dinosaurs and prehistoric life.From cutting-edge research to fossil reconstructions and deep-time discoveries, Day 2 brings together a diverse group of speakers to close out Prehistoric Live with insight, passion, and serious prehistoric energy.🎤 Day 2 Speaker Lineup:🕒 3:00 PM EST – Jonas CruzAn 18-year-old published researcher focusing on dinosaur soft tissue, insect scavenging, and taphonomy. His work uses advanced microscopy to study preserved materials in dinosaurs like Triceratops and Edmontosaurus, while also making science accessible through outreach.🕓 4:00 PM EST – Colin BoisvertA PhD student studying theropods and sauropods, with a focus on dinosaur transitions between the Jurassic and Cretaceous, including topics like the Mid-Cretaceous Sauropod Hiatus and allosauroid extinction.🕔 5:00 PM EST – The Dinosaur Skeleton TeamA specialist studio producing scientifically accurate, museum-quality dinosaur skeleton reconstructions and replicas for institutions and collectors worldwide.🕕 6:00 PM EST – Brian CurticeAlso known as “Dr. BC,” a paleontologist and founder of Fossil Crates, known for breaking down major dinosaur discoveries and sharing insights from the field.🦕 This marks the conclusion of Prehistoric Live 2026 — thank you for being part of it!🔗 Learn more about the event:https://prehistoriclifepodcast.com/prehistoric-live/👍 Subscribe for more dinosaur content, interviews, and future live events.🦖 LET’S GET PREHISTORIC#PrehistoricLive #Dinosaurs #Paleontology #Fossils #Science #LiveEvent

🏛️ ANOTHER NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM IS CLOSING.https://www.inquirer.com/education/academy-of-natural-sciences-closing-museum-philadelphia-20260901.htmlOn September 1, 2026, Drexel University and the Academy of Natural Sciences announced that the Academy's museum in Philadelphia will close at the end of September, ending nearly 200 years of public museum operations. The museum opened to the public in 1828.And honestly… this one hurts.In this episode of the Prehistoric Life Podcast, I talk about the closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, what it means for the natural history and paleontology community, and why I think this should be a wake-up call for all of us who care about museums.The Academy isn't simply disappearing as a scientific institution. Its collections, research, and scientific mission will continue. The institution currently cares for more than 19 million biological specimens, fossils, archives, and other scientific resources, including more than 73,000 type specimens.But the public museum is closing.And that distinction matters.The Academy and Drexel have cited declining visitation, changes in audience behavior following the COVID-19 pandemic, and increasing operating costs as major factors behind the decision.In this episode, I discuss my frustration with the situation, including the larger challenges facing museums when funding becomes increasingly difficult and major academic institutions have to make difficult financial decisions.But I also want to look at our responsibility as museum visitors.Because here's the uncomfortable truth:If we don't support our museums, we can't expect them to survive.If you have a natural history museum in your city—GO VISIT IT.If there's a small paleontology museum nearby—GO VISIT IT.Buy a ticket.Become a member.Buy something from the gift shop.Donate if you can.Bring your kids.Bring your friends.Share their posts.Tell people about them.Don't wait until the museum announces that it's closing to suddenly realize how much it meant to you.And most importantly, if you are able to visit the Academy of Natural Sciences before the closure, please go.The museum's regular public hours are scheduled to end September 27, with the institution's announcement stating that the museum itself will close September 30.🦖 Dinosaur museums.🦴 Natural history museums.🌎 Science museums.🏛️ Local museums.They need us.This episode isn't meant to attack the people working at the Academy or pretend that there is one simple explanation for an incredibly complicated financial situation.It's a rallying cry.Support your local museum before you lose it.Because every museum that closes means fewer places where the next generation can discover dinosaurs, fossils, geology, biology, evolution, and the incredible history of our planet.And as someone who dreams of someday creating a natural history museum of my own, this hits especially close to home.🎙️ Prehistoric Life PodcastExploring the past. Discovering the science. Bringing prehistoric life to you.🏛️ Support the Academy of Natural Sciences:Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel UniversityIf you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone who loves museums.And then go visit one.

📄 YouTube Description 🦖 Welcome to Day 1 of Prehistoric Live 2026!📅 May 1st, 2026 — the event kicks off with an incredible lineup of speakers from across the paleontology and paleoart world. Prehistoric Live brings together scientists, artists, and communicators to explore dinosaurs and ancient life from multiple perspectives — from fieldwork to art to cutting-edge research. 🎤 Day 1 Speaker Lineup: 🕒 3:00 PM EST – Skye WalkerA field paleontologist and science communicator known as “The Dinomancer,” Skye works with Elevation Science and shares real-time fossil discoveries, from dinosaurs to ammonites, making paleontology engaging and accessible. 🕓 4:00 PM EST – GoGoMrDoDoA digital artist and animator creating expressive, character-driven paleoart and prehistoric comics that blend science with imaginative storytelling. 🕔 5:00 PM EST – Noel OuelletteAn avocational paleontologist, paleoartist, and science communicator who shares his passion for ancient life through outreach, focusing on topics like dinosaur diets, faunal turnover, and ecosystem diversity. 🕕 6:00 PM EST – Jake KotevskiA researcher specializing in Australian theropods and early megaraptorids, whose work has helped identify the first known carcharodontosaurians in Australia and explores dinosaur evolution across ancient continents. 📅 Day 2 continues the event with even more speakers and prehistoric content. 🔗 Learn more about Prehistoric Live:https://prehistoriclifepodcast.com/prehistoric-live/ 👍 Subscribe for more dinosaur content, interviews, and live events. 🦕 LET’S GET PREHISTORIC #PrehistoricLive #Dinosaurs #Paleontology #Paleoart #Fossils #Science #LiveEvent

🦖 THE FIRST STEP TOWARD MY MUSEUM STARTS HERE. If you want to support: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/palmettopaleonmuseum/help-bring-prehistoric-life-to-south-carolina?ref=d54alm For years, I've talked about my dream of creating a paleontology and natural history museum in South Carolina. Now, I'm finally taking the first real physical step toward making that dream a reality. In this episode of the Prehistoric Life Podcast, I'm announcing the launch of my Kickstarter campaign to help create the first major exhibit for what I hope will eventually become a permanent museum in Columbia, South Carolina. And that first exhibit is going to be something very special: 🦖 Allosaurus jimmadseni 🦕 Juvenile Stegosaurus The planned exhibit will depict an Allosaurus jimmadseni pursuing a juvenile Stegosaurus in a dynamic, lifelike scene. Rather than simply displaying two skeletons, the goal is to show these animals as living creatures interacting with one another. The behavior depicted will be a hypothetical scientific reconstruction, and I'll explain in the episode why I think it's important for museums to distinguish between what we know, what we have evidence for, and what represents our best scientific interpretation. 🏛️ BUT THIS IS BIGGER THAN ONE EXHIBIT The ultimate goal is a permanent natural history and paleontology museum in Columbia, South Carolina, where visitors can experience: 🦴 Full-scale prehistoric animal reconstructions 🔬 Authentic fossils and scientific specimens 🏛️ Research and fossil preparation 🌎 Prehistoric life from South Carolina and around the world 🎓 Educational programs and experiences 🦖 Dynamic exhibits that bring prehistoric ecosystems to life The first Allosaurus and Stegosaurus exhibit is meant to be transportable and reusable, allowing it to potentially visit schools, educational events, and public appearances before eventually becoming part of the permanent museum. 💰 HELP MAKE THE FIRST STEP POSSIBLE The Kickstarter goal is approximately $15k, which will help cover the construction of the Allosaurus and juvenile Stegosaurus, transportation, protective materials, Kickstarter-related costs, and other expenses involved in bringing the exhibit to life. 👉 SUPPORT THE KICKSTARTER HERE: Help Bring Prehistoric Life to South Carolina – Kickstarter And if you aren't able to contribute financially, sharing the campaign is just as important. Send it to a dinosaur-loving friend. Send it to a teacher. Send it to a museum enthusiast. Share it on social media. Every person who learns about this project helps build the community behind it. I'm just one person who grew up loving dinosaurs and decided that instead of saying "someone should build this," I'm going to try. Every museum has to start somewhere. This is our starting point. 🎙️ Prehistoric Life Podcast Exploring the past. Discovering the science. Bringing prehistoric life to you. Thank you for being part of the journey. #Paleontology #Dinosaurs #Kickstarter #PrehistoricLife #PrehistoricLifePodcast #SouthCarolina #ColumbiaSC #DinosaurMuseum #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Allosaurus #AllosaurusJimmadseni #Stegosaurus #Fossils #Museum #PaleontologyMuseum #DinosaurExhibit

Can We Build a Natural History Museum Together? | My Kickstarter PlanDescription🦖 WHAT IF WE COULD BUILD A NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM TOGETHER?For years, I've dreamed of creating my own natural history museum—a place where people can experience dinosaurs, fossils, geology, and the incredible story of life on Earth.In this episode of the Prehistoric Life Podcast, I'm talking about an idea that could help turn that dream into a reality: launching a Kickstarter campaign to help establish the museum.The long-term goal is to create a natural history museum in the Bull Street District of Columbia, South Carolina, focused on bringing prehistoric life and natural history to the public.This isn't something that can happen overnight. There is a tremendous amount of work, planning, fundraising, and preparation that needs to happen first. But every great museum has to start somewhere.And this could be the beginning.🏛️ In this episode, I talk about:• Why I'm considering a Kickstarter• What the money could help establish• My vision for a natural history museum• The importance of building a community around this project• What I want the museum to eventually become• How supporters could potentially become part of the journey• And my long-term ambitions for creating a museum in Columbia, South CarolinaThis isn't just about building another museum.It's about creating a place where people can see dinosaurs, discover fossils, learn about Earth's history, and become inspired by paleontology and natural history.If you've ever wanted to help make something like this happen, this is your chance to hear the idea from the beginning.🦴 This is only the beginning.🎙️ Prehistoric Life PodcastExploring the past. Discovering the science. Bringing prehistoric life to you.#Paleontology #Dinosaurs #NaturalHistoryMuseum #Museum #Kickstarter #PrehistoricLife #PrehistoricLifePodcast #SouthCarolina #ColumbiaSC #BullStreetDistrict #DinosaurMuseum #Fossils #PaleontologyMuseum #MuseumProject

🦴 Comparative Articulation I define comparative articulation as a full specimen, or most of a specimen, articulated primarily to display its biological structure—essentially answering the question: "What are they supposed to look like?" The goal is to clearly communicate the animal's anatomy and allow visitors to understand how the bones fit together. 🏃 Dynamic Articulation Dynamic articulation takes a different approach. I define it as reconstructing the entire skeleton in a dynamic, lifelike posture designed to demonstrate natural biomechanics—essentially showing: "What did they do?" Rather than simply presenting the skeleton, the display attempts to capture an action or behavior, giving visitors a sense of how the animal may have moved and interacted with its environment. In this episode, I'll discuss the differences between these approaches, the strengths and weaknesses of each, and why I think both have an important place in modern natural history museums. Should a dinosaur skeleton stand in a scientifically clear anatomical pose? Or should it be running, fighting, feeding, hunting, or performing some other behavior? And ultimately, can a museum display do both? 🎙️ Prehistoric Life Podcast Exploring the past. Discovering the science. Bringing prehistoric life to you. #Paleontology #Dinosaurs #Museum #NaturalHistoryMuseum #DinosaurMuseum #Fossils #DinosaurSkeleton #PaleontologyPodcast #PrehistoricLife #PrehistoricLifePodcast #MuseumDisplays #DinosaurDisplay #DinosaurArticulation #MuseumExhibits #Dinosaurs

🦖 THE EAST COAST ROAD TRIP 2026 CONTINUES!After walking in the footsteps of dinosaurs at Dinosaur State Park, we're continuing our journey through Connecticut and heading to one of the most famous natural history museums in the country—the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History!In this episode of the Prehistoric Life Podcast, we explore Yale's incredible collections of dinosaurs, fossils, and ancient life, taking a look at the specimens and exhibits that have helped make the Peabody one of the most important institutions in the world of natural history.From dinosaurs and prehistoric reptiles to the history of paleontology itself, Yale has played an enormous role in our understanding of Earth's ancient past—and we're getting the chance to experience it firsthand!🦴 In this episode:• Continuing the East Coast Road Trip 2026• Visiting the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History• Exploring Yale's incredible dinosaur and fossil collections• Seeing some of the museum's most impressive prehistoric specimens• Discovering the history of paleontology at Yale• Exploring the museum's exhibits and galleries• And continuing our journey through the prehistoric history of the East Coast!🗺️ The road trip continues!From dinosaur footprints to world-class fossil collections, we're exploring some of the most incredible paleontology destinations along the East Coast.And there's still plenty more to come!🎙️ Prehistoric Life PodcastExploring the past. Discovering the science. Bringing prehistoric life to you.#EastCoastRoadTrip #EastCoastRoadTrip2026 #YalePeabodyMuseum #YalePeabody #Paleontology #Dinosaurs #Fossils #PrehistoricLife #PrehistoricLifePodcast #NaturalHistoryMuseum #DinosaurMuseum #Dinosaur #Fossil #Yale #PaleontologyPodcast

🦖 WE'RE WALKING WHERE DINOSAURS ONCE WALKED!The East Coast Road Trip 2026 continues!After exploring the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and the Virginia Museum of Natural History, we're heading to one of the most unique prehistoric destinations on our journey: Dinosaur State Park in Connecticut!Instead of just looking at dinosaur skeletons in a museum, this time we're stepping into the actual world of dinosaur trackways.Dinosaur State Park preserves thousands of dinosaur footprints dating back roughly 200 million years, giving us an incredible glimpse into a prehistoric ecosystem from the Early Jurassic.In this episode of the Prehistoric Life Podcast, we explore the park, learn about the incredible dinosaur tracks preserved here, and experience what it's like to stand in the literal footsteps of dinosaurs that walked across Connecticut millions of years ago.🦴 In this episode:• Continuing the East Coast Road Trip 2026• Visiting Dinosaur State Park in Connecticut• Exploring the famous dinosaur trackways• Learning how dinosaur footprints can preserve behavior and movement• Seeing the incredible fossil evidence left behind by dinosaurs• Exploring one of the most unique paleontology destinations on the East Coast• And continuing our journey through the prehistoric history of the Eastern United States!🗺️ The East Coast Road Trip continues!We're traveling from museum to museum and fossil site to fossil site, exploring the incredible prehistoric history of the East Coast.And this time, we're not just looking at dinosaur fossils...We're walking in their footsteps.🎙️ Prehistoric Life PodcastExploring the past. Discovering the science. Bringing prehistoric life to you.#EastCoastRoadTrip #EastCoastRoadTrip2026 #DinosaurStatePark #DinosaurTracks #DinosaurFootprints #Paleontology #Dinosaurs #Fossils #PrehistoricLife #PrehistoricLifePodcast #Connecticut #DinosaurMuseum #Fossil #Dinosaur #NaturalHistory #PaleontologyPodcast

🦖 THE EAST COAST ROAD TRIP 2026 CONTINUES! After kicking off our journey at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, we're back on the road and heading north for our next stop! In this episode of the Prehistoric Life Podcast, we visit the Virginia Museum of Natural History in Martinsville, Virginia, to explore the incredible prehistoric life and natural history of the region. As we continue our East Coast Road Trip 2026, we're discovering the museums, fossils, and stories that help tell the history of life on our planet—from the ancient creatures that once lived in Virginia to the incredible exhibits that bring the distant past back to life. This is Stop #2 on our journey, and there's still a long way to go! 🦴 In this episode: • Continuing our East Coast Road Trip 2026 • Visiting the Virginia Museum of Natural History • Exploring the museum's dinosaur and fossil exhibits • Discovering Virginia's prehistoric past • Checking out some incredible specimens and displays • Sharing my experience visiting this unique natural history museum • And continuing our journey up the East Coast! 🗺️ This is only STOP #2! Follow along as we continue our East Coast Road Trip 2026, visiting natural history museums, exploring the prehistoric world, and meeting the people who help bring paleontology to the public. 🎙️ Prehistoric Life Podcast Exploring the past. Discovering the science. Bringing prehistoric life to you. #EastCoastRoadTrip #EastCoastRoadTrip2026 #Paleontology #Dinosaurs #Fossils #VirginiaMuseumOfNaturalHistory #Virginia #NaturalHistoryMuseum #PrehistoricLife #PrehistoricLifePodcast #DinosaurMuseum #PaleontologyPodcast #Dinosaur #Fossil #MuseumAdventure

🦖 THE EAST COAST ROAD TRIP 2026 HAS BEGUN! The journey is officially underway! In this episode of the Prehistoric Life Podcast, we kick off our 2026 East Coast Road Trip with our very first stop: the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, North Carolina! I'm joined by Bodhi Shonin from DinoMight TV as we explore one of the Southeast's most incredible natural history museums and dive into its amazing collection of prehistoric life. From the legendary Acrocanthosaurus, known as the "Terror of the South," to the incredible Dueling Dinosaurs fossil, this museum is the perfect place to begin our journey through the paleontology and natural history of the East Coast! And this is just the beginning... Over the course of the East Coast Road Trip 2026, we'll be visiting museums, meeting fellow paleontology enthusiasts, exploring prehistoric history, and discovering some incredible fossils along the way. 🦴 In this episode: • The FIRST STOP of our East Coast Road Trip 2026 • Exploring the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences • Seeing the incredible Acrocanthosaurus "Terror of the South" • Checking out the famous Dueling Dinosaurs • Exploring the museum's prehistoric exhibits • Hanging out with Bodhi Shonin of DinoMight TV • Talking dinosaurs, fossils, and paleontology • And kicking off what will be an incredible journey up the East Coast! 🎥 Check out DinoMight TV: DinoMight TV on YouTube 🏛️ Learn more about the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences: North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences 🗺️ This is only STOP #1! Follow along as we continue our East Coast Road Trip 2026 and explore the incredible museums, fossils, and natural history destinations waiting for us along the way! 🎙️ Prehistoric Life Podcast Exploring the past. Discovering the science. Bringing prehistoric life to you.

🦖 THE NEXT BIG PREHISTORIC LIFE ADVENTURE IS HERE! In this episode of the Prehistoric Life Podcast, I'm finally revealing my plans for my 2026 East Coast Road Trip! After years of visiting museums, interviewing paleontologists, and exploring the world of prehistoric life, I'm hitting the road again to visit even more museums, fossil sites, and natural history destinations across the East Coast. But this trip is about more than just seeing fossils. It's also about the future of Prehistoric Life. In this episode, I talk about my long-term ambitions to one day create my own natural history museum in the Bull Street District of Columbia, South Carolina—a museum dedicated to bringing the incredible story of Earth's prehistoric past to the public. This is a huge dream, and there's still a long road ahead. But every museum visit, interview, and experience helps me learn more about what it takes to build something like this. 🦴 In this episode, I'll discuss: • My plans for the 2026 East Coast Road Trip • The museums and paleontology destinations I'm hoping to visit • Why this trip is important for the future of Prehistoric Life • My ambitions to create a natural history museum in Columbia, South Carolina • Why I believe the Bull Street District could be an incredible location • My vision for bringing dinosaurs, fossils, and natural history to the public • And how YOU can help support this dream! 📍 Want to learn more about the East Coast Road Trip? Check out the full road trip plans here: Prehistoric Life – East Coast Road Trip 2026 🏛️ HELP ME BUILD THE FUTURE! I also need your help. I've made an Instagram post talking more about my four-year plan and my ambitions to create a natural history museum in the Bull Street District of Columbia, South Carolina. Go interact with the post, share your thoughts, and help spread the word! Instagram post about my museum plans Every like, comment, share, and conversation helps get more eyes on this dream. This is just the beginning. 🦖 The goal: Build something that brings prehistoric life to South Carolina and inspires the next generation of paleontologists. Thank you for coming along for the journey! 🎙️ Prehistoric Life Podcast Exploring the past. Discovering the science. Bringing prehistoric life to you. #Paleontology #Dinosaurs #Fossils #NaturalHistoryMuseum #PrehistoricLife #PrehistoricLifePodcast #EastCoastRoadTrip #RoadTrip #SouthCarolina #ColumbiaSC #BullStreetDistrict #Museum #DinosaurMuseum #PaleontologyMuseum #NaturalHistory #MuseumPlans