Max-fossils Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Hi everyone, A couple days ago, during my stay in Berlin, I got to visit a very famous museum. The Natural History Museum of Berlin, of course! The expo's are amazing. I took so many pictures of everything! I'll only show a handful though, because I don't want to spoil the whole thing in case one of you has the opportunity to visit it. These are just some tasters to make you want to go there! Enjoy the quick virtual tour! Max 1 Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 2 Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 1 Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 3 Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 4 Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 2 Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 1 Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 5 Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 2 Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 1 Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 1 Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 2 Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 And the last one specimen I will show. The most important fossil ever found. I was truly humbled to have seen this one, really breathtaking specimen! As I said, I took a lot of photos. But I will purposefully not show most of them, as I don't want to spoil the whole museum. These are still some of the best, and hopefully they will make you very eager to visit this formidable museum! If you're in the area it is definitely worth visiting! 5 Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Wonderful museum! Some breathtaking exhibits. Thanks for sharing, Max. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 6, 2019 Author Share Posted January 6, 2019 17 hours ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Wonderful museum! Some breathtaking exhibits. Thanks for sharing, Max. Glad you enjoyed Adam! Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Ha! For a second there when I first glanced at the picture, I thought this was going to be a "Certificate of Authenticity" for the Brachiosaur! Is the huge ammonite on the wall under the picture of the Hippos a fiberglass cast or the real thing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johannes Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 5 hours ago, caldigger said: Is the huge ammonite on the wall under the picture of the Hippos a fiberglass cast or the real thing? Its a cast of the largest ammonite ever found. Its from the german Upper Cretaceous, the original is shown in Natural History Museum in Münster in Germany. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 5 hours ago, caldigger said: Is the huge ammonite on the wall under the picture of the Hippos a fiberglass cast or the real thing? I think it is real. Not sure though. It was on the wall behind some kind of reception/info point, so you couldn't see the thing from up close. Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Johannes said: Its a cast of the largest ammonite ever found. Its from the german Upper Cretaceous, the original is shown in Natural History Museum in Münster in Germany. @caldigger ah, well there you have it Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 5 hours ago, caldigger said: Ha! For a second there when I first glanced at the picture, I thought this was going to be a "Certificate of Authenticity" for the Brachiosaur! Those scrupulous fossil dealers haven't (yet) come to the museums to spread their dark practices (Then again, it is common for museums to include those worthless certificates with the fossils they sell in their gift shops...) Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johannes Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 28 minutes ago, Johannes said: Its a cast of the largest ammonite ever found. Its from the german Upper Cretaceous, the original is shown in Natural History Museum in Münster in Germany. Original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Johannes said: Original That must be it. It's hard to see on my photo, but on the cast there was indeed that bivalve fossil (which must also be a cast) near the mouth opening. You can see it much better in your link. Thanks! Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 I was going to say, the weight of that thing to try and hang on the wall would be a nightmare to support. Good detective work Johannes! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted January 7, 2019 Author Share Posted January 7, 2019 36 minutes ago, caldigger said: I was going to say, the weight of that thing to try and hang on the wall would be a nightmare to support. Good detective work Johannes! Hadn't thought of that, good point Doren Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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