History Extra podcast Dinosaurs: a Victorian obsession
Mar 29, 2024
Author Michael Taylor discusses the Victorian obsession with dinosaurs in the 19th century, challenging religious beliefs and sparking the debate between science and religion. Topics include the misidentification of prehistoric creatures, competitive fossil-hunting in Lyme Regis, and blending science with religion. The podcast also explores the significance of dinosaurs in supporting evolutionary theory and their portrayal in Victorian literature.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploring the Misidentification and Fantastical Theories of Prehistoric Creatures
03:34 • 2min
Fossil-Hunting Competition and Dinosaur Discoveries in the 19th Century
05:53 • 3min
Exploration and Discovery of Early Dinosaurs in 1824
08:25 • 3min
Challenges of Blending Science and Religion in the 19th Century
11:31 • 20min
Victorian Literature and the Fascination with Dinosaurs
31:47 • 7min