Paleontologists Peter Lawson and Kristin Donnan unearthed the largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton known to man. They give the inside story on their big discovery in their book Rex Appeal: The Amazing Story of Sue, the Dinosaur That Changed Science, the Law, and My Life. Plus graphic designer Paula Scher discusses some of her work, Make It Bigger. And veteran Israeli journalist and historian Amos Elon explores the history of Jews in Germany, The Pity of it All.
Peter Lawson and Kristin Donnan
Paleontologists Peter Lawson and Kristin Donnan unearthed the largest Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton known to man. They give the inside story on their big discovery in their book Rex Appeal: The Amazing Story of Sue, the Dinosaur That Changed Science, the Law, and My Life.
Paula Scher
Graphic designer Paula Scher discusses some of her work, Make It Bigger.
Amos Elon
Veteran Israeli journalist and historian Amos Elon explores the history of Jews in Germany. His book is called The Pity of it All A History of the Jews in Germany, 1743-1933.
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