Home > Animals > Birds > Waterfowl > Geese > Related Images
Workers at Piltdown
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Workers at Piltdown
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 8598485
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10705399
Anatidae Anseriformes Anthropological Anthropology Dawson Excavation Fake Forgery Fossil Fossilised Fowl Fraud Geese Goose Great Britain Hargreaves Hoax Kenward Photograph Piltdown Piltdown Archive Piltdown Hoax Charles Dawson
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Animals
> Birds
> Waterfowl
> Geese
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> Related Images
EDITORS COMMENTS
Workers at Piltdown: An Unraveling Deception in Anthropological History" This evocative photograph captures a group of workers, huddled around a pit in Piltdown, England, in the early 20th century. The scene is set against the backdrop of a misty English landscape, with geese and other fowl wandering in the foreground, adding an air of tranquility to the image. However, this seemingly idyllic moment masks a more complex and intriguing story. The Piltdown site gained international fame in 1912 when amateur archaeologist Charles Dawson claimed to have discovered the fossilized remains of a "missing link" between apes and humans. The discovery, which included a skull with ape-like features and human-like teeth, was hailed as a major breakthrough in anthropology. For decades, the Piltdown Man, as it came to be known, was accepted as a genuine fossil. However, in the 1950s, doubts began to emerge about the authenticity of the discovery. In 1953, a team of experts led by Joseph Weiner and Kenneth Oakley re-examined the Piltdown remains and concluded that they were, in fact, a hoax. This photograph, taken by an unknown photographer and later acquired by the Piltdown Archive, offers a glimpse into the excavation site during its heyday. The workers, dressed in heavy coats and hats, appear focused and determined as they dig into the earth. Yet, the discovery they were searching for was, in fact, a fraud. The Piltdown Hoax is now regarded as one of the most notorious cases of scientific fraud in history, and this image serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of critical thinking and scientific rigor in the pursuit of knowledge. The Piltdown Hoax continues to fascinate scholars and the public alike, and the debate over its origins and motivations remains ongoing. This photograph, with its intriguing backstory and haunting beauty, invites us to reflect on the complexities of human history and the enduring allure of the unknown.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
