Ancient Humans Found Giant Skeletons… But What Were They?

Hi, it's Katrina! This video explores how ancient civilizations, including the Roman Empire, were fascinated by large fossilized bones, often mistaking them for the remains of giants. We look at how figures like Emperor Augustus collected these ancient artifacts, connecting them to a broader world history of people trying to understand their past. Join us as we examine the paleontology of these ancient discoveries and the cultural impact of finding a dinosaur fossil! 00:00 Intro 00:33 Did ancient Romans collect fossils too? 06:12 Dragon Bones 10:27 Neanderthals LOVED Fossils 13:18 The One-Eyed Monster 16:27 Did Scythian Gold Miners Find Griffin Fossils? 22:35 Snakestones, Toadstones, and Insane Fossil Relics 27:19 The Bird That Could Carry An Elephant Step into the forgotten world of ancient civilizations and lost cities! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdLDHoLUjkJIWSvhueniZGE8IbgbAAQvS I would love to keep in touch! Click here for more about Origins Explained: https://linktr.ee/originsexplained Check out my Amazon Storefront for all my recommendations: https://www.amazon.com/shop/originsexplained This post may contain affiliate links and at no cost to you I may earn a small commission if you choose to purchase them. Please know that I only recommend products I use and love! #romanempire #ancientknowledge #ancientcivilization