Diplodocus now common scientific opinion that "Seismosaurus hallorum" is a species of "Diplodocus". This genus of dinosaurs lived in what is now mid-western North America at the end of the Jurassic period. "Diplodocus" is one of the more common dinosaur fossils found in the middle to upper Morrison Formation, between about 154 and 152 million years ago, during the late Kimmeridgian age. The Morrison Formation records an environment and time dominated by gigantic sauropod dinosaurs, such as "Apatosaurus", "Barosaurus", "Brachiosaurus", "Brontosaurus", and "Camarasaurus". "Diplodocus" is among the most easily identifiable dinosaurs, with its typical sauropod shape, long neck and tail, and
The Known World The Known World The Known World is a 2003 historical novel by Edward P. Jones. Set in Virginia during the antebellum era, it examines the issues regarding the ownership of black slaves by both white and black Americans. The book was published to widespread acclaim from literary critics, with much praise directed at its story and Jones' prose. In particular, his ability to intertwine stories within stories received great praise from "The New York Times". The narration of "The Known World" is from the perspective of an omniscient figure who doesn't voice judgment. This allows the reader to experience the