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History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Today in History: December 27, Charles Darwin sets out on world voyage

December 27 marks varied historical milestones including Darwin's Beagle voyage, IMF establishment, Apollo 8 splashdown, political coups, high-profile murders and notable birthdays.
History
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Today in History: November 24, D.B. Cooper disappears

Nov. 24 marks multiple significant historical events including D.B. Cooper's hijacking, Darwin's publication, Black Codes enactment, notable deaths, disasters, and violent attacks.
Philosophy
fromAeon
1 month ago

The story of the captives transported on the HMS Beagle with Darwin | Aeon Videos

Charles Darwin held contradictory racial views: he often expressed Eurocentric assumptions yet opposed slavery and affirmed a unified human species while noting shared humanity in indigenous peoples.
History
fromianVisits
5 months ago

Darwin's HMS Beagle chronometer blocked from export to keep it in the UK

A timepiece used by Charles Darwin on the HMS Beagle voyage will not leave the UK due to an export bar.
History
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Timepiece linked to Darwin voyage cannot leave UK

A historical chronometer from HMS Beagle's voyage with Darwin is under export bar to enable UK purchase.
Travel
fromwww.echo-news.co.uk
5 months ago

Take in the summer scents from English Heritage's gorgeous gardens

Visiting historical sites like Boscobel House, Down House, and Witley Court provides insight into significant figures and beautiful gardens.
OMG science
fromBig Think
8 months ago

Science's best answer to "where did the Universe come from?"

Scientific understanding of the universe's history has significantly advanced since Darwin, allowing us to explore existential questions with factual evidence.
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