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When did Geology Begin? Not as silly as it sounds! Geology can trace its origins to ancient Greek philosophers, Aristotle for example. There is also a report on the Mount Vesuvius eruption in AD79 by Pliny the Younger. Pliny was a lawyer and author in Ancient Rome. This points to an early origin of the […]
Well, how long is the longest ever penis bone? We’re not quite sure – but we do know that the longest fossilised penis bone on record was an astonishing 4 feet plus long! It belonged to a Walrus, was found in Siberia. It was sold in 2002 at auction, bought by Ripley’s Believe It or […]
Labradorite – did you know? Beautiful Labradorite is named after Labrador. Where it was first found. No, not by a golden coloured sniffer dog ha! We have lots of labradorite to choose from in our online shop – and if you don’t see what you want, contact us to use our free Bespoke Service. Labradorite […]
Of Charles Darwin: ‘Fossils, Finches and Fuegians’, by Richard Keynes If you fancy a fascinating read, try ‘Fossils, Finches and Fuegians’. It is an account of Charles Darwin ’s travels on ‘The Beagle’. It is by his great grandson, Richard Keynes. Here are a few bits that made us chuckle… “I am quite charmed with Geology […]
