An English paleontologist and fossil collector, Mary Aning's discoveries were some of the most significant geological finds of all time, directly challenging the origin story of Earth. #BecauseOfHerStory | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook

11K views · 316 reactions | "She sells seashells by the seashore" - and much more than that. Learn the hidden history of Mary Anning, the Princess of Paleontology! Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-CW0B4YeBQ Support Extra History on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExtraCredits | Extra History | Facebook

3.7K views · 69 reactions | #BecauseOfHerStory we aren’t afraid to keep digging. ⛏️ 領 秊 Mary Anning was a pioneering fossil hunter who helped shape the field of paleontology. During her time, science was openly hostile to women. Much of the glory Anning should have received was stolen by men, but she has since become a scientific icon who is remembered for the many prehistoric creatures she uncovered. Check the comments for a video about Anning. | Smithsonian Channel | Facebook