Host Emily Graslie and J.P. Cavigelli in Como Bluff, Wyoming
Courtesy of Julie Florio and WTTW
Host Emily Graslie and J.P. Cavigelli in Como Bluff, Wyoming
Courtesy of Julie Florio and WTTW
This summer takes an epic adventure through dinosaur country to search for mysterious creatures and bizarre ecosystems that have shaped Earth as we know it on a new three-part series Prehistoric Road Trip beginning June 17 on WITF.
With the intrepid Emily Graslie as host and guide, the series travels thousands of miles to visit some of the most active and dynamic fossil sites in the world. Revealing the amazing wonders preserved beneath our feet, the three-part series combines science, culture, and history for an unforgettable expedition through hundreds of millions of years.
In the series, Emily hits the road, heading to the heart of America’s fossil country – the Northern Great Plains – for a fun and fascinating journey to explore 2.5 billion years of our planet’s history.
Crossing the Dakotas, Montana, Nebraska, and Wyoming, she examines the fossils of diverse prehistoric creatures and plants and introduces some of the people who helped bring these ancient discoveries to light. Each episode turns back the pages of the past to examine different eras along Earth’s geologic timeline, focusing on the geology, ecology, and environment.
On this immersive adventure, Graslie uncovers and discovers the history of North American dinosaurs and other fascinating prehistoric creatures, including ancient fishes, mammoths, and early mammals. Filmed using state-of-the-art drone technology and featuring dynamic illustration graphics, the series brings this now-extinct world to life.
Prehistoric Road Trip begins Wednesday June 17 at 10pm on WITF:
These episodes will also be available for on-demand viewing through the PBS Video app on the same day of broadcast.
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