The Story of Prometheus: The 5,000-Year-Old Tree That Changed Science

The story of an ancient tree, 5,000 years old, sacrificed for science, continues to spark debate. The tree, known as Prometheus, was located on the slopes of Wheeler Peak in Nevada.

Prometheus had witnessed eras changing and empires rising and falling. The felling of the tree forever changed the way we view nature and the science of dendrochronology.