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Sunday August 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Why are we so captivated by monsters? What do dragons and dinosaurs have in common, and what does our universal interest in really big lizards tell us about our shared primeval human experience?

In this educational presentation, we’ll learn how the oldest of dragon myths were inspired by real-life fossils and explore the philosophical implications of mankind’s fascination with dinosaurs and dragons. Dino nerds and dragon riders welcome!
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Geoff Hutton

Geoff Hutton, aka “Dream Quaffle,” has been performing and presenting in various fandom spaces for several years. If you’ve ever been to a convention, or any other gathering of nerds in festive outfits for that matter, you’ve probably met them. In addition to their wizard... Read More →
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Abby Evangelisto

Abby Evangelisto is a YouTuber, cosplayer, and performing artist from Fort Worth, Texas. When they’re not playing accordion or working on their latest artistic project, they can be found reading kid lit, listening to 80’s new wave, and over-analyzing satirical media—sometimes... Read More →
Sunday August 17, 2025 11:15am - 12:15pm CDT
Midway Suite 5

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