Author Archives: Rudy Pascucci
Florida’s archaeological and historical resources threatened by proposed legislation
A letter from Theresa Schober, President of the Florida Anthropological society: Dear FAS members: On November 30, 2015, Representative Charlie Stone of Ocala introduced House Bill (HB) 803 relating to isolated historic and archaeological artifacts recovered in Florida by private individuals … Continue reading
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Introducing Dakotaraptor
A new giant raptor discovered by Curator Robert DePalma: “Finally, I can speak about it! The new raptor! As some have already described it…”Feathery…Giant…Toothy” “Those of you that know me are more than aware that I look out for my … Continue reading
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From Curator Robert DePalma: “Something Big is Coming!”
Mark your calendars and keep a weather eye on the horizon- something big is, indeed, coming! Halloween weekend will not only be host to jack-o-lanterns and spider webs, it will also see a new dinosaur enter the playing field. (and … Continue reading
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From the Field Journal of Curator Robert DePalma: KT Boundary part 2
KT part 2: shocked quartz. I can assure you of this: disaggregating KT sediment in a tent, away from a lab, using pyrex measuring kitchenware, a microscope from the 1950’s, and an I-pad, while surrounded by mosquitoes, is no easy … Continue reading
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From the Field Journal of Curator Robert DePalma: KT Boundary part 1
Excursion #1: KT Boundary. (Being the contrarian that I am, I still refuse to call it the now-used “K-Pg” Boundary except in scientific publications where it is required. It’s been KT since I was a kid, and it will be … Continue reading
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