Ancient fossils give new insight
A student discovered fossils in 1967 helping our understanding of the world's evolution
Witness History · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
In 1967, a major breakthrough was made in our understanding of the evolution of the world. A student discovered fossils at Mistaken Point in Newfoundland, Canada.
The fossils give us a record of the oldest multi-cellular organisms to inhabit the earth.
Catherine Harvey has been speaking to Dr Shiva Balak Misra about his ground-breaking find.
A Made in Manchester production for BBC World Service.
(Photo: Image of Newfoundland's shores. Credit: Getty Images)