Dinosaurs, Myths and Monsters

Dinosaurs, Myths and Monsters

60 mins | Documentary | Nov. 13, 2011

From dinosaurs to mammoths, when our ancient ancestors encountered the fossil bones of extinct prehistoric creatures, what did they think they were? Just like us, ancient peoples were fascinated by the giant bones they found in the ground.

Dinosaurs, Myths and Monsters

60 mins | Documentary | Nov. 13, 2011

Dinosaurs, Myths and Monsters
From dinosaurs to mammoths, when our ancient ancestors encountered the fossil bones of extinct prehistoric creatures, what did they think they were? Just like us, ancient peoples were fascinated by the giant bones they found in the ground.
Producers BBC, Blakeway Productions
Original title Dinosaurs, Myths and Monsters
Directors Jamie Muir
Writers Tom Holland

Cast

Tom Holland

as Self - Presenter

David Berry

as Self - Historian

Chris Duffin

as Self - Historian of Geology and Folklore

Vivienne Lo

as Self - Historian of Chinese Medicine

Adrienne Mayor

as Self - Historian of Science and Mythology

Deborah New Moon Rising

as Self - Storyteller

Susan Walker

as Self - Greek and Roman Antiquities, Ashmolean Museum