This piece in The Atlantic reviews two new books which make the case that the single most important turning point is… the discovery of dinosaur bones. That's right - this one moment in 1811 ...

Riley Black’s new book, When the Earth was Green, uses the latest research to envision the ancient worlds of our favorite prehistoric animals.

and figure out more about the dinosaurs they study — all from the bones. Clear information with enticing photographs. BUY ...