Events

Lecture on “Bone Wars” the Feud of Edward Cope and Othniel Marsh in the History of Science

As part of “European Geoparks Weeks,” a lecture will be held on June 10, 2026, on the “Bone Wars” between Edward Drinker Cope and Othniel Charles Marsh. A fascinating chapter in the history of science that unfolded in the second half of the 19th century. It led to the discovery of over 130 dinosaur genera and species, often through adventurous means. And it was not a peaceful affair: Cope and Mars

• Stadthalle Aalen, Berliner Platz 1, Aalen, Baden Württemberg, 73430, Germany

Fossil fair at Sainte Marie Aux Mines, France

In June the biggest european fossil fair takes place at Sainte Marie aux mines, Elsass, France. Around 40 km away from Strassbourg. Aound 1000 dealers of fossils and minerals (and some jewellry) are there. It is the "Tucson show" of Europe, a town full of nice things to see and to buy.   Öffnungszeiten, Zugang und Services vor Ort • Mineral & Gem à Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

Tate Museum Conference

Hello Fossil Forumers-   I want to let you all know that in June we will be hosting the Annual Tate Conference.   There will be many speakers, as usual.    There will be two days of field trips.  The field trip sites to be announced closer to the actual conference.    The cost (subject to change, yearly) is $145.00 for the conference only, and each field tri

• Casper College, 125 College Dr, Casper, Wyoming, 82601, United States