Discovering Sandy: The Oldest Dinosaur Unearthed in Ohio's Ancient Sandstone

Sandy the dinosaur, encased in ancient Ohio sandstone, challenges our understanding of dinosaur history. This groundbreaking discovery reveals evidence of life 100 million years prior to known dinosaurs, prompting a reevaluation of history, archaeology, and science as we know it.

3/8/20251 min read

A large fossil skeleton of a marine animal is mounted on a museum wall. The bones are dark, prominent against a smooth, light-colored background, with the spine and detailed ribcage clearly visible. It is likely a prehistoric aquatic creature, such as an ichthyosaur, displayed in a dimly lit exhibition area.

A large fossil skeleton of a marine animal is mounted on a museum wall. The bones are dark, prominent against a smooth, light-colored background, with the spine and detailed ribcage clearly visible. It is likely a prehistoric aquatic creature, such as an ichthyosaur, displayed in a dimly lit exhibition area.

Ancient dinosaur discovery