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5 Jul 20259 Feb 2026 James Ronan Curiosity, Dinosaurs, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Learning, Natural History, Newsletter, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Palaeontology Newsletter, Prehistory, science, Science Communication, Science Newsletter, Scientific Newsletter, The Palaeo Minute, Unlock Dino Insights

Welcome to The Palaeo Minute: Your Source for Prehistoric Knowledge!

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

This is one of the two free sample editions of The Palaeo Minute. To unlock the full archive and future editions, subscribe here. This edition gives you a taste of the storytelling, research insights, and fieldwork‑driven commentary you will find in every paid issue.

Explore the depths of the Mesozoic Era, one discovery at a time. Uncover the stories, science, and symbolism behind The Palaeo Minute.

Welcome to this FREE edition of The Palaeo Minute, the official palaeontology newsletter for my website! Join me on a journey through prehistoric discoveries as I share what you can expect from The Palaeo Minute and the exciting palaeontological path ahead.

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11 Jun 202510 Feb 2026 James Ronan Dinosaurs, Education, Film, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Jurassic World 10th Anniversary, Natural History, Palaeontology, Prehistory, science

Jurassic World: A Decade of Dinosaur Impact

A decade ago, Jurassic World roared onto the big screen, breathing new life into a beloved franchise and reigniting global dinosaur fever. Months of teasers, set images, and interviews sent anticipation soaring, but few could have predicted just how monumental its success would be.

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5 Feb 20252 Apr 2025 James Ronan David Koepp, Dinosaurs, Film, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Jurassic Park, Jurassic World, Jurassic World Rebirth, Natural History, News, Palaeontology, science, Steve Brusatte, Steven Spielberg

Jurassic World: Rebirth Trailer Revealed!

In this article I cover the latest trailer release from Universal Pictures for the upcoming summer blockbuster film Jurassic World: Rebirth.

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20 Mar 202431 Mar 2025 James Ronan Documentary, Education, Film, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Museums, Natural History, News, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Prehistory, Research, science, Science Communication

The Bones a Cinematic Exploration of the Dinosaur Bone Trade

In this article I share the trailer for a new documentary film called The Bones examining the impact of the commercial fossil trade on fossil excavation, recovery and research.

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5 Mar 202412 Sep 2024 James Ronan Dinosaurs, Documentary, Earth, Education, Fossils, Geology, Life on Our Planet, Natural History, Netflix, News, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Prehistory, science, Science Communication

Exploring Life on Our Planet: Behind the Scenes with Silverback Films and ILM

In this article I share some video content from Silverback Films where they delve into the development of Life on Our Planet, covering the filming of the documentary series and how ILM brought the extinct animals back to life for the series.

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29 Oct 202311 Jul 2025 James Ronan Dinosaurs, Documentary, Earth, Fossils, Geology, Life on Our Planet, Morgan Freeman, Natural History, Palaeobiology, PalaeoCast, Palaeontology, podcast, Research, science

Life on Our Planet Development: Palaeocast Podcast Insights

In this article I share a new series of interviews from Palaeocast covering the development and research behind the new Netflix series Life on Our Planet. You can find out more below!

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25 Sep 202326 Jul 2024 James Ronan Dinosaurs, Documentary, Education, Fossils, Geology, Life on Our Planet, Natural History, Netflix, Palaeobiology, Paleontology, Prehistory, science, Steven Spielberg

Explore Prehistoric History with ‘Life on Our Planet’ Trailer

The thrilling official trailer for the new Netflix series Life on Our Planet has dropped online. You can find out more below!

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17 Sep 202311 Sep 2024 James Ronan Dinosaurs, Documentary, Earth, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Learning, Life on Our Planet, Morgan Freeman, Natural History, Netflix, News, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, science, Steven Spielberg

Exciting News: Life on Our Planet Netflix Documentary Episode Titles Revealed

In this article you can find out the episode list for the upcoming Netflix documentary series Life on Our Planet, dropping this October.

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3 Sep 202312 Sep 2025 James Ronan Education, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Learning, Natural History, Notebook, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, science, Writing

Inspire Your Science Passion with Atoms to Astronauts Palaeontology Notebook

In this article I highlight an excellent notebook which is sure to be a great gift for all palaeontology enthusiasts out there.

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27 Jun 20236 Feb 2026 James Ronan Audio, Dinosaurs, Education, Geology, I Know Dino, Museums, PalaeoCast, Paleo Nerds, podcast, Prehistoric Planet The Official Podcast, science, Science Communication, Terrible Lizards

Top 5 Palaeontology Podcasts for Dinosaur Enthusiasts

In this article I share my Top 5 palaeontology podcasts that I listen to and detail what makes them the ideal podcasts for those passionate about dinosaurs and prehistory.

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