Radiolarians are over 500 million years old and not one of them have the exact same structure. Radiolarians are single celled organisms with a delicate skeleton. The scientist who discovered them was Ernst Haeckel. The turning point in his career centered around the discovery of these organisms. Prior to his discovery of radiolarians, scientists didn’t know there were living beings on the ocean floor. Therefore, there were many unanswered questions as Haeckel continued with his research. After earning his degree, Haeckel convinced his father to allow him to travel for one year to Italy for marine research. After six weeks of work and little to show for it, Haeckel began landscape painting. This was the time that he realized that he had a passion for both art and science. Watching this film helped me understand that there isn’t a solid divide between art, science, and nature. Additionally, creating the 3-dimensional radiolarians helps us understand and appreciate the intricate details of these organisms and how every one is different. The models also prove that the mix between art and science is completely possible.