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Fossil Detectives
Hermione abseils in search of fossils

Fossil Detectives

How can we understand the lives of creatures that lived and died millions of years ago? By examining the clues they left behind.

Join us, as we become fossil detectives, on BBC FOUR at 8pm on Sunday.

The cases in hand

Hermione inspects Loch Ness sediments

Discover how we'll be decoding the secrets of the past. Find out more about the series.

London

Hermione meets the dinosaurs of Crystal Palace

The streets of the capital might not be paved with gold, but they're priceless for our detectives. Join the team in London.

Sharing finds

David Attenborough

Fossil enthusiasts from David Attenborough to Billy Bragg talk about their favourite fossils.

 

Dig deeper

The giant ammonites of Peacehaven

This is just the start: Follow our tips to explore fossils and take it further.

The fossil's record

Tym The Trilobite

How better to understand what fossils can tell us than by listening to one's inner thoughts? Meet Tym The Trilobite.

 

Explore these islands

Geology toolkit

Get to grips with the backbone of the nation with our geology toolkit.

Cliffhangers

Chalk cliffs on the South coast

Cliffs and fossils can blow away the mystery of the sands of time.

 
 

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