Step Into the Dig. Discover the Story Beneath the Surface.

An immersive paleontology experience that brings real dig sites, ancient ecosystems, and scientific discovery to life through narrative-driven immersive storytelling.

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About Unearthing

An Immersive Journey Through Paleontology

Unearthing follows paleontologists through active fossil sites, research labs, and museum galleries across North America.

Visitors witness the entire scientific process—excavation, preparation, analysis, and interpretation—through 360° visuals, spatial audio, and expert guidance.

The experience connects audiences to:

  • ancient ecosystems

  • geological time

  • evolutionary history

  • how museums shape scientific understanding

Educational Themes and Interpretation

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Stand alongside working paleontologists and learn how fossils are uncovered, protected, and documented in the field.

Field Science and Excavation

Geological Time and Ecosystems

Discover prehistoric environments, climate patterns, and ecological relationships that shaped life on Earth.

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See how scientific evidence becomes research, and how research becomes public interpretation inside museum exhibits.

From Dig Site to Gallery

Unearthing was developed in collaboration with:

  • Dr. Stephen Godfrey, Curator of Paleontology

  • ReBecca Hunt-Foster, Paleontologist, Dinosaur National Monument

Their expertise ensures clarity, scientific accuracy, and educational depth.

Featured Experts

Scientific Advisors and Collaborators

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What Visitors Will Experience

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Step directly into active fossil dig sites captured through 360° field cinematography.

Immersive Environments

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Hear environmental detail and expert narration that deepen presence and emotional connection.

Spatial Soundscapes

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Follow the full journey of a fossil—from excavation to research to exhibition—in clear, accessible storytelling.

Real Scientific Process

Animation, expert interviews, and narrative framing make complex ideas approachable and engaging.

Immersive Storytelling

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Presented Through the ALICE Theater

A Shared Immersive Experience Designed for Museums

Unearthing is delivered through Hammer & Anvil’s ALICE theater—a seated, fully accessible shared immersive space that synchronizes the film across multiple headsets with spatial audio.

ALICE provides museums with:

  • wheelchair-friendly layouts

  • seated viewing for all mobility levels

  • smooth visuals for visitor comfort

  • synchronized group storytelling

  • minimal daily staffing

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