The Bone Wars: Rivalry and Deception in Paleontology

Lindsay and Madison discuss the feud known as The Bone Wars, as well as why blowing up scientific discoveries isn’t cool, that pettiness can be a strong motivator, and how everyone loves dinosaurs (even if they have a funny way of showing it).  Information pulled from the following sources: 2020 ThoughtCo article by Bob Strauss 2019 Interesting Engineering article by Marcia Wendorf 2017 Vintage News article by Boban Docevski 2014 Mental Floss article by Keith Plocek 2013 Slate article by Daniel Engber PBS American Experience article Wikipedia (1) (2) Be sure to listen to our friends Dawn and Cole over at Scottish Murders. Looking to launch a new website? We recommend checking out Pair Networks. Right now, when you sign up, you’ll receive one free month of web hosting using code QUICKSTART at www.pair.com/free. Become a member on Buy Me A Coffee for as little as $1/month to support the show.  You can write to us at: Ye Olde Crime Podcast, PO Box 341, Wyoming, MN 55092. Join the conversation over at the Cultiv8 Discord and join the Olde Crimers Cubby to chat with us and other listeners of the show. Leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, Spotify, Podcast Addict, Audible, or Goodpods! Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Threads, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices