Discovery of Dinosaurs
The initial identification of dinosaur fossils in the 19th century reshaped our understanding of Earth's prehistoric past.
Theory of Evolution
Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, proposed in the mid-19th century, revolutionized our comprehension of life's development over millions of years
Mass Extinction Events
Discoveries of mass extinction events, like the one responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago
Ancient Human Ancestors
Fossil findings of early hominids and human ancestors, such as "Lucy" (Australopithecus afarensis), unveiled the evolutionary pathway that led to modern humans
Fossilized Soft Tissues
The remarkable preservation of soft tissues and even traces of organic materials in fossils has provided scientists with unprecedented glimpses
Genetic Insights from Ancient DNA
The recovery of ancient DNA from fossils has allowed researchers to reconstruct the genomes of extinct species, offering valuable genetic information