A hands-on guide to examining a fossil before you buy, from a jeweler's loupe and UV light to locality clues and when CT scanning is actually worth it.
A hands-on guide to examining a fossil before you buy, from a jeweler's loupe and UV light to locality clues and when CT scanning is actually worth it.
T. rex is one of the rarest fossils on Earth, yet collectors can legally own real pieces of it. Here's how U.S. land laws actually work, what the Sue case...
T. rex is one of the rarest fossils on Earth, yet collectors can legally own real pieces of it. Here's how U.S. land laws actually work, what the Sue case...
Sotheby's just sold a T. rex named Gus for $50.1 million, the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned. Here's what made this specimen so valuable, and what the sale actually...
Sotheby's just sold a T. rex named Gus for $50.1 million, the most expensive dinosaur fossil ever auctioned. Here's what made this specimen so valuable, and what the sale actually...
A fossil can look incredible in a photo and still disappoint when it arrives. The restoration work turns out heavier than the listing suggested. The species identification was a guess...
A fossil can look incredible in a photo and still disappoint when it arrives. The restoration work turns out heavier than the listing suggested. The species identification was a guess...
Buying authentic fossils is about more than avoiding fakes. Learn how to evaluate fossil quality, restoration, provenance, rarity, and seller credibility so you can purchase with confidence. Whether you're shopping...
Buying authentic fossils is about more than avoiding fakes. Learn how to evaluate fossil quality, restoration, provenance, rarity, and seller credibility so you can purchase with confidence. Whether you're shopping...
A tiny insect trapped in golden resin for 35-50 million years is one of the most accessible ways to own a piece of prehistory. Here's what separates a genuinely desirable...
A tiny insect trapped in golden resin for 35-50 million years is one of the most accessible ways to own a piece of prehistory. Here's what separates a genuinely desirable...
