In the 1990s, western scientists were allowed to study a series of fossils from a dig site in west Liaoning, China. What they saw would blow their minds: 

One of the most famous fossil beds ever discovered in history. A finely preserved slice of life from 120 million years ago. 

And within this treasure trove, a unique creature. A dinosaur that would make headlines around the world. 

I have been a dinosaur fan ever since I was a kid. I am excited to dive back into the field once more. In this video, we are going to look at China's contribution to our understanding of the dinosaur theory of birds.