Mary Anning and the Sea Monster
Episode description
Do you love digging for buried treasure? It’s time to explore the incredible story of a real-life treasure hunter. Her name was Mary Anning and she is best known for discovering an Ichthyosaur fossil—an animal that many people today would call a sea monster! The most amazing part? She was just a kid when she found this amazing treasure. As Mary grew up, she challenged the conventional understanding of prehistoric life and inspired generations of scientists and women. Join us as we uncover the thrilling journey of this remarkable treasure hunter.
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Credits
This episode was hosted by Nikki Bon, written by Alexandra Petrocelli, and produced by Randall Lawrence. Original theme music was written and recorded by Luke Messimer.
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