Fossilized Carangopsis fish, Italy (Monte Bolca), Eocene (50 million years old), 30.5 x 14 cm

Note: Monte Bolca, called "Pesciara" is a historical fossil site north of Verona. It is one of the first sites operated in Europe. The first written documents mentioning Monte Bolca date back to 1555.

The fossils of Monte Bolca are world-renowned.

Napoleon himself set his heart on these fossils and confiscated many pieces during the Italian Campaign.