The day the dinosaurs died

The day the dinosaurs died

August 28, 2026 · 50 min

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The episode explores the aftermath of the asteroid impact that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs, focusing on a New Jersey quarry and a museum founded by paleontologist Ken Lacovara.

What happened in the days, even hours, after an asteroid set off the fifth extinction? A New Jersey quarry, and site of a new museum founded by paleontologist Ken Lacovara, sheds light on the mystery. Original broadcast date: August 16, 2024 Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show’s perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org . See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy

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