Whoops! Fossil Faux Pas

Explore the fascinating world of paleontological mistakes and misconceptions in this Royal Tyrrell Museum Speaker Series talk. Delve into various fossil faux pas, from misidentified dragon bones in China to the infamous Piltdown Man hoax. Learn about the evolution of fossil fakes, the controversy surrounding Brontosaurus, and the intriguing case of Archaeoraptor, once hailed as the "missing link." Discover how faerie lore influenced early fossil interpretations, the truth behind giant dinosaur eggs, and the surprising origins of Iguanodon's spike. Gain insights into the Burgess Shale's mysteries, Moroccan fossil forgeries, and the injustice faced by paleontologists in Mongolia. Uncover the story behind Beringer's stones and the revenge plot that followed. Acquire valuable hints and tips for identifying authentic fossils and understanding the complex world of paleontological research and its occasional missteps.

Introduction
China: there be dragons
Faerie lore-olde fossils
Giant dinosaur eggs
From eees to concretions
Iguanodon's spike
Bernissart has the answers
Charnia: the Ediacaran
A new form of life
Noah's Raven
Dino footprints
South Carolina's State Fossil
Injustice in Mongolia
Good mother...or father?
Beringer's stones
Revenge is a dish.....
Heads and tails
Bully for Brontosaurus x2
Burgess Shale bamboozled
Burgess part 2
Moroccan fakes
A recipe for
Hints and tips
Evolution of fakes
The "missing link": Archaeoraptor
Who are you?
Other Chinese fakes
Very Irritator? The "anti fake"
Piltdown Man
Not the man we thought he was