About this episode
This episode explores the life and contributions of Mary Anning, a pivotal figure in the field of palaeontology.
Mary Anning was one of the most important fossil hunters in history. Working along the cliffs of Lyme Regis in the early nineteenth century, she uncovered remarkable prehistoric creatures including ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs that transformed scientific understanding of the ancient world. Despite limited formal education and little recognition during her lifetime, her discoveries helped shape the science of palaeontology. In this episode of Compact Biographies, we explore the life of the determined fossil hunter whose work revealed a prehistoric world hidden within the cliffs of England's Jurassic Coast. Visit our website: Compact Biographies Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube Please also consider supporting the show by buying us a coffee - head on over to compacthistories.com/biographiescoffee to see how. #MaryAnning #Fossils #Palaeontology #JurassicCoast #ScienceHistory #WomenInScience #DinosaurDiscovery #Geology #NaturalHistory #CompactBiographies
People in this episode
Host: Compact Biographies
Topics covered
- fossil hunting
- palaeontology
- women in science
- prehistoric creatures
- scientific history
Keywords
- Mary Anning
- fossils
- ichthyosaurs
- plesiosaurs
- Jurassic Coast
- palaeontology
- women in science
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Lyme Regis, Jurassic Coast
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