Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology Courses

Pet Animals in Roman Antiquity - Reconstructions from Zooarchaeological Remains

Explore the fascinating world of pet animals in ancient Rome through archaeological evidence, focusing on the emergence and care of small dog breeds in urban settings.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Evolution in a Rapidly Changing World - Human Impact on Evolutionary Trajectories

Explore how human activity is altering the evolutionary trajectory of life on Earth, with insights from Dr. Sarah Otto of the University of British Columbia.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

An Ankylosaur from the Foothills of Alberta - Oldest Dinosaur Fossil in Western Canada

Explore the discovery of western Canada's oldest dinosaur fossil - an ankylosaur from Alberta's foothills. Dr. James Campbell discusses this significant paleontological find.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dinosaurs in the Movies

Explore cinematic dinosaur inaccuracies with Dr. Henderson, from size and color to movement, uncovering the truth behind Hollywood's prehistoric portrayals.

• YouTube
• 41 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Origins and Evolution of Madagascar's Modern Vertebrates

Explore Madagascar's unique biodiversity, fossil discoveries, and evolutionary history. Learn about the island's geological past and efforts to preserve its remaining species.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Amateur Fossil Collector Maurice Stefanuk - Contributions to Alberta Paleontology

Discover the life and contributions of Maurice Stefanuk, amateur fossil collector who found key tyrannosaur specimens and helped shape Canada's premier dinosaur museum.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Looking for Fossils in Underground Caves - Ice Age Deposits in Western North America

Explore ice age cave deposits across western North America, uncovering mammalian fossils and their significance in understanding biological changes and biogeographic distributions during the last glacial period.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Ice Age Horses of the American West

Explore the fascinating history of ice age horses in North America, their ecological significance, and recent paleontological discoveries in Nevada and Wyoming.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The World's Best Preserved Armoured Dinosaur - Discovery and Research of Borealopelta markmitchelli

Explore the remarkable Borealopelta markmitchelli, a spectacularly preserved ankylosaur from Alberta. Learn about its discovery, preparation, and the unprecedented insights it provides into Early Cretaceous dinosaur life.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

A Revised Chronostratigraphy for Dinosaur Provincial Park

Explore updated chronostratigraphy of Alberta's Dinosaur Provincial Park, examining revised timelines for Oldman, Dinosaur Park, and Bearpaw formations with Dr. David Eberth.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Adrift at Sea in the Early Cretaceous - The Fort McMurray Armoured Dinosaur

Explore the fascinating discovery of an armoured dinosaur fossil in Fort McMurray, Alberta, and its implications for Early Cretaceous paleontology and marine dinosaur behavior.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Late Pleistocene Megafaunal Extinctions and Human Dispersal in North America

Explore the controversial timing of human arrival in North America and its potential link to the extinction of large Ice Age mammals in this thought-provoking paleontological discussion.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Masters of Animals - Pronghorn Hunting on the Alberta Plains

Explore ancient pronghorn hunting techniques on Alberta's plains, uncovering archaeological insights into Indigenous hunting strategies and their cultural significance.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Lamniform Sharks - 110 Million Years of Ocean Supremacy

Explore the 110-million-year reign of lamniform sharks, from their evolution to their dominance in Earth's oceans, in this paleontological journey through time.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Dinosaurs in the Deep - The Sinking of the SS Mount Temple

Explore the intriguing tale of dinosaur fossils lost at sea during World War I, as a paleontologist uncovers the fate of the SS Mount Temple and its prehistoric cargo.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video