$50 Million Record Earnings for T. rex—An Analysis
On July 14, 2026, the hammer fell at Sotheby’s in New York for over $50 million. The item up for
Fossiland Journal
Background information, news, and trends for fossil collectors. Stay up to date on upcoming trade show dates, auction results, and exciting new additions to the SHOP.
Mineral & Gem Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines 2026: Impressions
The Mineral & Gem in Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines is considered, alongside the legendary Tucson Show, the world’s most important fair for fossils
Ichthyosaurs with Soft Tissues: Milestones from Over 250 Years of Research
Reptiles are among the fossils that have been studied the longest. Since they were first described in 1699, they have
Petition for a New Fossil Museum in Bundenbach Fails – A Look Back
14.02.2026
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This is bitter news for everyone who cares deeply about the Hunsrück’s fossil heritage. This retrospective, one year after the end of the petition—which was
30 Years of the Messel Pit World Natural Heritage Site: Memories
08.11.2025
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Thirty years ago, in December 1995, the Messel Pit near Darmstadt became Germany’s first natural site to be inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.