Fossil Myths: Cyclopes, Griffins, & Magic Fairy Bread

Before modern science, what evidence did people use to help explain the inexplicable? For some things -- the fossil record! Today we’re looking for griffins, cyclopes, magical bread and enchanted stone snakes in our museum collection.
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Producer, Writer, Creator, Host:
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This episode is supported by and filmed on location at:
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