Bone Wars: The Rivalry That Rewrote Dinosaur History

A bitter rivalry spirals out of control as two palaeontologists race to outdo each other and rewrite the story of the dinosaurs.

This episode explores the Bone Wars, the feud between Edward Cope and Othniel Marsh that pushed American palaeontology to new heights and embarrassing lows. From sabotage and rivalry to genuine scientific breakthroughs, we trace how their obsession uncovered extraordinary fossils while nearly destroying their reputations.

Topics include

• The Cope and Marsh rivalry
• Sabotage within early palaeontology
• Landmark dinosaur discoveries
• Scientific mistakes and rushed publications
• The long-term impact on dinosaur research

Resources and Further Reading

• The Bone Wars - Wikipedia
• The Bone Wars That Made Dinosaurs So Popular – I Know Dino (Podcast)

Host & Show Info

• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland

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