Historical Events tagged with "dinosaurs"
Turns out history loves a label—battles, breakthroughs, and the occasional disaster, all neatly tagged for your browsing pleasure. Because sometimes you just need every weird invention in one place.
Discovery of Sue, the T. rex Skeleton
In South Dakota, paleontologist Sue Hendrickson discovered a remarkably preserved Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton, now named 'Sue'. The skeleton, measuring more than 40 feet long and over 13 feet tall at the hips, is hailed as the largest and most complete T. rex ever found. Sue's find revolutionized the understanding of the species' biology and behavior, providing invaluable insights into the life of one of the most iconic dinosaurs.
Continue ReadingJim Gary's Dinosaurs Exhibition Unveiled
Jim Gary's "Twentieth Century Dinosaurs" exhibition was opened at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. Unique in its approach, this exhibition showcased large-scale dinosaur sculptures crafted from recycled materials. Known for their intricate designs, these sculptures offered viewers a blend of art and paleontology, transforming how dinosaurs could be perceived in contemporary culture. As the only sculptor invited for a solo exhibition at the museum, Gary's work attracted significant attention and became a notable feature of the museum's offerings.
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