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Ammonite & the real fossil hunter Mary Anning
Ammonite & the real fossil hunter Mary Anning
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Length:
47 minutes
Released:
Mar 27, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Rebecca Wragg Sykes introduces us to 19th-century fossil hunter Mary Anning, whose life has inspired the new film Ammonite. She reveals the real woman behind the film, discussing Anning’s personal relationships, highlighting her most important discoveries and explaining how she was part of a substantial network of women scientists.
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Released:
Mar 27, 2021
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