Via a press release from Duke University: Elwyn Simons with 1966 male skull (left) and much smaller and better preserved new female specimen | Megen Morr Brain, Size and Gender Surprises in Latest Fossil Tying Humans Humans, Apes and Monkeys Advanced X-ray technique was a key to findings in Duke-led study Durham, NC — A surprisingly complete fossil skull of an ancient relative of humans, apes and monkeys bears striking evidence that our remote ancestor was less mentally advanced than expected by about 29 million years ago. The second and most intact cranium found of Aegyptopithecus zeuxis was identified by [...]
The Dark Final Days of SITU
Did you know that the vast files and library of a great cryptozoological and Fortean organization were raped clean in their final days? If you read closely through the long list of cryptozoology books being offered for sale by Robert Girard, you will note that some are marked with “S. I. T. U.” in them. A few have “ex S.I.T.U. library, their stamp on title page,” reports Girard. Of course, these books he lists, no doubt, came legally into the hands of some collectors who have emptied their stock with Girard, but it merely reminded me of the sad ending [...]
Mysterious Mother’s Day & Mailing Rates
Remember this 1983 book? Was it the one your Mom bought you for your birthday, almost 25 years ago? You can now get the new 2007 edition (seen directly above), via clicking here: Mysterious America. But do you want a more personalized version? As a pre-postal rate increase (rates go up May 14th) and pre-Mother’s Day special (remember, it’s May 13th) – won’t you like to give an autographed copy for your Mom – or buy a personally inscribed book now for your Dad, for Father’s Day – or get a signed one for yourself, before the rates to mail [...]
Mythic Beasts
Mythic Creatures opens at The American Museum of Natural History on Saturday, May 26, 2007. I have been invited to deliver a presentation, “Introduction to Cryptozoology,” in conjuntion with this exhibition, late next fall at the AMNH. Fun for the whole family, the new exhibition Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns, and Mermaids explores the anthropological origins and cultural significance of some of the world’s most enchanting mythological characters, such as dragons, griffins, mermaids, sea serpents, and unicorns. The exhibition features art and cultural objects, fossils, and eye-popping models from a 17-foot-long dragon to the legendary sea monster, the kraken, with massive [...]
New Rash of Mothman-Linked Deaths
I am sorry to report that details are just beginning to trickle in of a new wave of deaths and near-misses tied to the Mothman researchers, museum staff and festival people in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. (Click here for a historical overview of other similar deaths. For more on the logic behind making an openminded focus of this kind of data, see my extended comment below in response to some early critics of this specific blog.) Many of these people impacted have become friends in the last five years, so these incidents are becoming more difficult to note. However, it [...]
Kalanoro, Yeti and Lux
Images of hairy hominoids are popping up in all sorts of places. Harry Trumbore’s drawing (above) of Africa’s kalanoro, from The Field Guide to Bigfoot and Other Mystery Primates by Loren Coleman and Patrick Huyghe, inspired Peter Loh’s Kalanoro (below) in the Crypto-Man Comix, written by Scott Marlowe. Wildlife artist Richard Klyver, who spent seven years in Africa, has produced a new series of high-quality tee-shirts. His first one is an excellently accurate drawing of what the Abominable Snowman or Yeti probably looks like, as shown above. If you want to buy one or more of these limited edition tee-shirts [...]
Olaf the Giant Display
This is the card that was over Olaf the Giant display. The same card was used at the Jones Museum / Seattle Center, when the Museum was on Highway 99 – north of Lynnwood, Washington, before it moved to Seattle Food Circus. Thanks to Rich for sharing this from his growing collection of Seattle area historical attractions.
Update: Bigfoot Is Back
New historical photographs of the former “Crookston Bigfoot” have been sent to me from the artist who created it. BTW, the big guy’s finally back home in Maine. The photo above is an image of the Bigfoot standing near the RBJ’s Restaurant in Crookston, Wisconsin, with the owner and her staff. As you can see, the Bigfoot actually was kept outside, and the nice effect of the wind blowing through its hair gave the beast an “alive” feeling. However, eventually, being inside, away from the harsh effects of the weather, seemed better for it as it grew older. As you [...]
Meldrum To Give Bigfoot Talk
Dr. Jeff Meldrum of Idaho will be appearing on June 30, 2007, to give a Bigfoot talk and to sell and sign his Sasquatch books in California. The official press release will be out in a month, but here’s an early heads-up, as the seating is limited to a mere 120 people in the historic Louden Nelson Center auditorium near the Bigfoot Discovery Museum in Santa Cruz, California. Here’s the updated information. BIGFOOT DISCOVERY DAY Saturday, June 30, 2007 Felton & Santa Cruz, CA Featuring a presentation by Dr. Jeff Meldrum “Sasquatch: Legend Meets Science” A one-hour lecture followed by [...]
Olaf the Giant
Remember the earlier posts about Olaf the Giant? Mark A. Hall sends in a clearer copy of a photograph of Olaf with an article that’s easy to read. Click on image for full size version
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