# 121. Paleobotany, Museums, and Lessons from Deep Time w/ Dr. Aaron Pan

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Podcast: [Planthropology](https://stenobird.com/podcast/planthropology-908428)
Published: 2025-07-10T05:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail Journey through millions of years of plant evolution with paleobotanist Dr. Aaron Pan, who unearths fascinating stories locked within fossilized leaves, fruits, and seeds from Earth's distant past. As Executive Director of the Museum of Texas Tech University, Dr. Pan bridges the worlds of scientific research and public education, sharing how ancient plant remains challenge our understanding of modern ecosystems. Prepare to have your assumptions about plant origins completely...

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