In this episode of pplpod, we travel back to the Late Jurassic to explore the life and legacy of Diplodocus, one of the most iconic sauropods to ever walk the Earth. We dive into the fascinating history of its discovery during the fierce Bone Wars, where Othniel Charles Marsh first named this "double-beamed" dinosaur based on its unique chevron bones.

We discuss the massive scale of these animals, from the famous Diplodocus carnegii—better known to the world as "Dippy"—to the colossus Diplodocus hallorum (formerly Seismosaurus), which may have reached lengths of over 30 meters. You’ll learn how industrialist Andrew Carnegie made Diplodocus a global celebrity by sen ...