Andrews Discovers the First Fossilized Dinosaur Eggs
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Science and Technology Series
- Categories: Science, Social Science, Archaeology
- Subcategories: Scientists, Natural History
- Curriculum: American History 1901-1950, Asian History
- Geographical Location: Mongolia (Outer)
- Date: 1923
Article abstract: The expeditions, which led to the discovery of the first fossilized dinosaur eggs, contributed to the progress of paleontology.
Summary of Event
The purpose of the series of expensive expeditions to the Gobi Desert from 1921 to 1930 was to investigate Henry Fairfield Osborn’s theory that central Asia had been the site of the evolutionary origin of humans and other mammals. As president of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, Osborn was in a position to promote the explorations. While he believed that supporting...
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