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Darwin Now: Musing on evolution
The British Council
The Grant Museum nestles on the site of Darwin’s London home. Its treasures offer windows on our evolutionary past but also present stark messages for... Read more : Darwin Now: Musing on evolution
Darwin Now: Life through poetry...
The Open University/The British Council
Poet Ruth Padel is a great-great granddaughter of Charles Darwin. She recalls the impact of family ties that were enlivened by a curiosity about nature.... Read more : Darwin Now: Life through poetry...
Darwin Now: Wonder and loss
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Ruth Padel reads extracts from her book, ‘Darwin: A Life in Poems.’ This selection focuses on Darwin’s childhood, his mother’s death and his early passion... Read more : Darwin Now: Wonder and loss
A humane naturalist
The British Council
Ruth Padel reads extracts from her book, ‘Darwin: A Life in Poems.’ She sheds light on a man whose curiosity was laced with compassion. Read more : A humane naturalist
Darwin Now: Faith and reason
The Open University/The British Council
Ruth Padel reads extracts from her book, ‘Darwin: A Life in Poems.’ She celebrates the enduring relationship between Charles and his wife Emma, a resilient... Read more : Darwin Now: Faith and reason
Darwin Now: Out of Africa
The British Council
Sheila Ochugboju describes how Darwin has inspired her own personal and professional journey. How is she bringing his legacy to life for young people in... Read more : Darwin Now: Out of Africa
A tale of two Beagles
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Colin Pillinger, Beagle 2 project leader, talks about the mission to land a spacecraft on Mars and the search for HMS Beagle, the ship that... Read more : A tale of two Beagles
Tour of John Murray Publishers
John Murray
John Murray, descendent of Darwin's original publishers, gives us a tour of the offices where biology - and literary - history were made. Read more : Tour of John Murray Publishers
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