Fossils – Page 2 – James Ronan Palaeontologist

5 Jul 202520 Dec 2025 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!

Expert perspective from a palaeontologist with 8+ years of science communication and content creation – insights based on science writing, research and digital storytelling.

Venture into the Lost World…One Minute at a Time

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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20 Jun 202520 Jun 2025 James Ronan Colin Trevorrow, Dinosaurs, Film, Film Insight, Fossils, Gareth Edwards, Jack Horner, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Jurassic World Rebirth, Jurassic World: Dominion, Natural History, Palaeontology, Steve Brusatte

Palaeontology and Jurassic World: Insights from Professor Steve Brusatte

Celebrating a decade of Jurassic World, I speak with Professor Steve Brusatte the palaeontological consultant behind Jurassic World: Dominion and Jurassic World: Rebirth, to uncover how science has shaped the blockbuster franchise.

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16 Jun 202517 Jun 2025 James Ronan Colin Trevorrow, Dinosaurs, Film, Film Canon, Film Insight, Fossils, Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park Franchise, Jurassic World, Jurassic World Resort, Masrani Global, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology

Jack Ewins Reveals Jurassic World’s Marketing Magic

To mark a decade of Jurassic World, I speak with Jack Ewins of Chronicle the creative force behind its viral marketing and canon to uncover the secrets, stories, and behind-the-scenes magic that shaped the canon development for the franchise.

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11 Jun 202521 Jun 2025 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 Jun 202512 Nov 2025 James Ronan Andrew Cohen, BBC Iplayer, BBC Studios, Book, Book Review, Dean Lomax, Dinosaurs, Documentary, Education, Fieldwork, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Helen Thomas, Kirsty Wilson, Natural History, Nizar Ibrahim, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Steve Brusatte, Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking With Dinosaurs 2025 Companion Book Review

Here is my review of the official companion book to Walking With Dinosaurs 2025, Walking With Dinosaurs: Uncovering the Secret Stories of Prehistoric Life.

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28 May 202512 Nov 2025 James Ronan BBC Iplayer, BBC Studios, Dinosaurs, Documentary, Education, Fieldwork, Fluvial Processes, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Natural History, Nizar Ibrahim, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Steve Brusatte, Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking With Dinosaurs 2025 Review: A Revival of Science and Storytelling

Here’s my review on the long-awaited revival of the Walking With franchise, Walking With Dinosaurs 2025.

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10 Apr 202529 Sep 2025 James Ronan BBC Iplayer, BBC Studios, Dinosaurs, Documentary, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Geology, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, PBS, Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking With Dinosaurs Returns: Exciting Trailer Revealed

In this article I cover the new official trailer for Walking With Dinosaurs a new reimagining of the iconic 1999 dinosaur documentary series.

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7 Apr 20255 Jun 2025 James Ronan BBC Iplayer, BBC Studios, Documentary, Education, Fossil Discoveries, Geology, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, Walking with Dinosaurs

Walking With Dinosaurs Trailer Teased

In this article I cover the latest details surrounding the upcoming dinosaur documentary series Walking With Dinosaurs. Could a trailer be dropping sometime this week? Find out below!

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26 Feb 20253 Jun 2025 James Ronan Catholicism, Dinosaurs, Fieldwork, Fossil Discoveries, Fossils, Geology, Interview, Isle of Wight, Montana, Natural History, Palaeobiology, Palaeontology, podcast, Prehistory, Research, Science Communication

Exploring Faith and Science: Palaeontologist Interview

In this article I share a new podcast interview with The Shine Bright Like the Firmament podcast. The podcast covers conversations with science professionals who are practicing Catholics to show that faith and science do not need to be mutually exclusive.

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