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The Rest Is HistoryOct 18, 2021

109. Dinosaurs

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109. Dinosaurs mentions The Dinosaur Heresies by Bob Bakker, Dorset as it was long, long ago, Adrienne Mayer, and Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

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The Dinosaur Heresies
Bob Bakker

He wrote a famous book called the dinosaur heresies in which absolutely you say he argued that dinosaurs were warm blooded, that they were mobile, th…

Dorset as it was long, long ago

There's one hero in this, which is a guy called Henry de la Biche, who is an illustrator who illustrates what is effectively the very first illustrat…

Adrienne Mayer

And there's a wonderful book by Adrienne Mayer, who's a kind of, she's in the intersection point between classicist and paleontologist.

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How did the existence of dinosaurs come to be discovered, & what role have they played in the popular imagination over the past 200 years? And what can humanity learn from the extinction of dinosaurs - if indeed they ARE extinct? Tom Holland and Dominic Sandbrook explore the constantly evolving after-life of dinosaurs. A Goalhanger Films & Left Peg Media production Produced by Joey McCarthy Exec Producer Tony Pastor *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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The Dinosaur Heresies
Bob Bakker

The host discusses the evolution of scientific understanding regarding dinosaurs, referencing Bob Bakker's influentia…

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Dorset as it was long, long ago

The host discusses Mary Anning's significant role in paleontology and how her contributions have often been overshado…

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Adrienne Mayer

The host mentions Adrienne Mayer's book to explore the historical understanding of dinosaurs and their representation…

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Jurassic Park
Michael Crichton

The host mentions 'Jurassic Park' in the context of discussing how dinosaurs, particularly velociraptors, have been p…

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  • The conversation centers on dinosaurs and extinction theories.
  • A second recurring theme is dinosaurs in history.
  • Referenced books include The Dinosaur Heresies by Bob Bakker and Dorset as it was long, long ago.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Individuals interested in paleontology and the evolution of scientific thought and Listeners interested in paleontology and women's history.
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dinosaurs and extinction theories(1)dinosaurs in history(1)Mary Anning's contributions(1)study of dinosaurs(1)
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Individuals interested in paleontology and the evolution of scientific thoughtListeners interested in paleontology and women's historyHistory enthusiasts and paleontology fansReaders interested in paleontology and popular culture

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The Dinosaur Heresies
Bob Bakker
Best for Individuals interested in paleontology and the evolution of scientific thoughtOften cited around study of dinosaurs

“Bob Bakker wrote a famous book called the dinosaur heresies in which he argued that dinosaurs were warm blooded, that they were mobile, that they were incredibly successful.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in paleontology and the evolution of scientific thought
Key quote: “He wrote a famous book called the dinosaur heresies in which absolutely you say he argued that dinosaurs were warm blooded, that they were mobile, that they were incredibly successful.”
The host discusses the evolution of scientific understanding regarding dinosaurs, referencing Bob Bakker's influential work, 'The Dinosaur Heresies.' This book is pivotal in arguing that dinosaurs were warm-blooded and more dynamic than previously thought, reshaping perceptions of these ancient creatures.
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Dorset as it was long, long ago
Best for Listeners interested in paleontology and women's historyOften cited around Mary Anning's contributions

“The first illustration of a prehistoric landscape, showing long necks plesiosaurs and ichthyosaurs, illustrated by Henry de la Biche.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Listeners interested in paleontology and women's history
Key quote: “There's one hero in this, which is a guy called Henry de la Biche, who is an illustrator who illustrates what is effectively the very first illustration of a prehistoric landscape.”
The host discusses Mary Anning's significant role in paleontology and how her contributions have often been overshadowed by male contemporaries. The mention of the book 'Dorset as it was long, long ago' highlights the historical context of her discoveries in the region.
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Adrienne Mayer
Best for History enthusiasts and paleontology fansOften cited around dinosaurs in history

“There's a wonderful book by Adrienne Mayer, who's a kind of, she's in the intersection point between classicist and paleontologist.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: History enthusiasts and paleontology fans
Key quote: “And there's a wonderful book by Adrienne Mayer, who's a kind of, she's in the intersection point between classicist and paleontologist.”
The host mentions Adrienne Mayer's book to explore the historical understanding of dinosaurs and their representation in ancient cultures. Mayer's work connects the discovery of fossils with legends, illustrating how ancient narratives may reflect real prehistoric creatures.
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Jurassic Park
Michael Crichton
Best for Readers interested in paleontology and popular cultureOften cited around dinosaurs and extinction theories

“Michael Crichton's novel, which predates it, obviously, a seismically important film because it portrayed dinosaurs in a way that was as true to how the kind of cutting edge understanding of paleontology as was possible.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in paleontology and popular culture
Key quote: “So, and also obviously dynon, I guess bears a very strong resemblance to birds.”
The host mentions 'Jurassic Park' in the context of discussing how dinosaurs, particularly velociraptors, have been portrayed in popular culture. This reference serves to illustrate the evolving understanding of dinosaurs and their characteristics as depicted in literature and film.
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The Dinosaur Heresies
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He wrote a famous book called the dinosaur heresies in which absolutely you say he argued that dinosaurs were warm blooded, that they were mobile, th…
Dorset as it was long, long ago
The Rest Is History · 24:02
There's one hero in this, which is a guy called Henry de la Biche, who is an illustrator who illustrates what is effectively the very first illustrat…
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And there's a wonderful book by Adrienne Mayer, who's a kind of, she's in the intersection point between classicist and paleontologist.
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Jurassic Park

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“Jurassic Park is portrayed as a seismically important film that depicted dinosaurs in a way true to cutting edge paleontology, showcasing their behavior and characteristics.”

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