en-us Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000 ]]> http://www.mos.org/web_media/rss_logo.gif http://www.mos.org 122 21 Get an up-close view of this 65-million-year-old fossil, discovered in the Dakota Badlands in 2004. Named for the grandfather of its anonymous donor, Cliff is one of only four nearly complete Triceratops on public display anywhere in the world. At the time of its discovery, the 25-foot-long specimen was missing some feet, leg, rib, and vertebral bones. Model makers then cast replacement bones, so Museum visitors can see the Triceratops skeleton as it would have looked when the living creature roamed through the Midwest during the Late Cretaceous period. The relatively intact condition of this Triceratops skeleton raises many provocative questions: How was this Triceratops preserved? What do the skeleton's missing bones indicate? Information@mos.org Exhibit Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000 dinosaur,,late,cretaceous,,cretaceous,,cliff,,clifford,,dino,,fossil,,skeleton,,real,dinosaur,,paleontology,,dinosaurs How did the Vikings "prove" the existence of the unicorn? How did the legend of the griffin originate? Examine the relationship between real and imaginary creatures, and discover the beliefs, creativity, fear, and fantasy they inspire in cultures around the world. Dragons, sea serpents, even the dreaded chupacabra populate this exhibit that shows us how myths are created, celebrated — and sometimes debunked. Explore familiar legends like Bigfoot, discover new mysteries, and learn how cultural artifacts reflect the impact of myths on society. Photos © D. Finnin, R. Mickens /AMNH Information@mos.org Temporary Exhibit Fri, 23 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 unicorn,,fairy,tale,,folklore,,folk,,folk,story,,ghost,story,,dragon,,chupacabra,,myth,,mythology,,stories,,story,,fiction,,fanstasy Constellations capture ancient myths from cultures around the world. Hear the legends that have inspired stargazers throughout the ages. Information@mos.org Planetarium Show Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000 stars,,constellations,,myths,,mythic,creatures,,stories,,fables,,greeks,,greek,mythology,,legends,,storytelling This film takes audiences on a breathtaking journey from extraordinary heights, featuring spectacular footage of extreme skydiving while delving into both the biology of risktaking and the physics that make human flight possible. Skydiving teams bring audiences along on a secure yet death-defying ride, initiating their jumps from speeding aircraft miles above the immensity of Florida's Keys and California's Mojave Desert. The film also introduces audiences to the awesome sport of BASE jumping, with teams of jumpers leaping off spectacular cliffs and mountains, culminating in 4500-foot dives off the magnificent Fjords of Norway. More than a thrilling visual experience, the film educates audiences on the psychological and physiological forces that are at play in extreme risktaking and on the physics involved in skydiving, BASE jumping, parachuting, and their related activities. Information@mos.org Omni Film Fri, 01 Mar 2002 00:00:00 +0000 BASE,,skydiving,,parachuting,,extreme,sports,,adrenaline Curious about coulrophobia, pyrophobia, or aviophobia (the fear of clowns, fire, and flying)? Want to know why your adrenaline system kicks into overdrive when you are afraid, causing your breath to quicken, your heart to race, and the hairs on your skin to stand on end? Discover the answers and more at this traveling exhibit that arrives at the Museum just in time for Halloween. The world's first comprehensive exhibit about the universal emotion, Goose Bumps! The Science of Fear delivers excitement and fun (along with a few shivers) and provides an experiential and holistic view of fear science — examining physiological, neurological, and sociological aspects of this often-misunderstood emotion. Engaging hands-on activities encourage visitors to experience fear in a safe and enjoyable environment, measure their responses, and think about what it means to them. Information@mos.org Temporary Exhibit Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000 fear,,goosebumps,,paranoia,,fear,of,falling,,afraid,,new,exhibit,,upcoming,exhibit