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EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 17 MIN

S12DB13 Mary Anning, Marine Reptiles & the Jurassic Coast

from Terrible Lizards · host Dr Dave Hone and Iszi Lawrence

Mary Anning is one of the most important figures in the history of paleontology  but how much do we really know about her? Recorded live at the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival, Iszi Lawrence and Dr Dave Hone are joined by Kieran Satchell from Lyme Regis Museum to explore the life, discoveries and legacy of the pioneering fossil hunter who helped transform our understanding of prehistoric life. From ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs to the early days of fossil collecting on the Jurassic Coast, this episode dives into the science, history and myths surrounding Mary Anning. If you love paleontology, fossil hunting, history, dinosaurs, marine reptiles or the story of science, this one's for you. Support Terrible Lizards on Patreon: https://patreon.com/terriblelizards Watch this live on our Patreon or on youtube https://youtu.be/gtlA6kp58KA Find out more about the Lyme Regis Fossil Festival: https://fossilfestival.com/

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