Show Notes
In this episode Meaghan dives deep into her latest obsession: modelling 300 million year old plants for the bit. Join us for part 1 of a 2 part episode on wood, rotten and otherwise!
Images on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/WeirdandDeadPodcast
CW: Cursing, horrifying baby Lepidodendrons, animals shedding skins, bog people
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