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Charles Darwin

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 The idea that changed everything — the voyage, the discovery and the life of Charles Darwin.Copyright Podra Network Science
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  • Setting Sail: The HMS Beagle and the Journey That Changed Everything

    Setting Sail: The HMS Beagle and the Journey That Changed Everything
    Apr 16 2026
    Join Dr Sarah Quinn as she explores the legendary voyage of the HMS Beagle and young Charles Darwin's transformative five-year journey around the world. Discover how a 22-year-old naturalist's observations aboard a Royal Navy survey ship would lay the groundwork for evolutionary theory. From the tropical rainforests of Brazil to the unique wildlife of the Galápagos Islands, learn about the specimens, fossils, and geological formations that challenged Darwin's understanding of life on Earth. This episode examines the Beagle's mission under Captain Robert FitzRoy, Darwin's struggles with seasickness, his collection of over 5,000 specimens, and the profound influence of Charles Lyell's geological theories. Explore how the voyage's discoveries in biogeography and natural history planted the seeds for Darwin's later revolutionary ideas about species adaptation and natural selection. Perfect for science enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone curious about the origins of evolutionary thought. Discover the cramped conditions aboard the 90-foot brig-sloop, the challenges of 19th-century sea travel, and how careful observation and scientific methodology can change our understanding of the natural world forever.
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