158 years ago today saw the publication of Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species. Darwin was staying on the edge of Ilkley Moor at the time, just 13 miles as the curlew flies from where I type these words. What better excuse could I possibly need for choosing today to launch my own medium… Continue reading Book launch: ‘On the Moor: Science, History and Nature on a Country Walk’
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Hello, Algeria! 🇩🇿
I am delighted to announce that the Friends of Charles Darwin have their first member from Algeria.
Cosmological conversation with my dad
How far away is the sun?
End of an era
This morning, I went to the cash point for some money, only to be presented with a wad of brand new £10 notes featuring Jane Austen instead of Charles Darwin.
Now we are 4,000
The Friends of Charles Darwin have their 4,000th member.
The Darwin bicentennial oak, 8 years on
Eight years ago today, I planted the Darwin Bicentennial Oak in my garden.
The name's Darwin: Charles Darwin
KILLER FACT: Charles Darwin once featured in a James Bond film.
Attenborough reads Darwin
In celebration of his 90th birthday, the BBC has released a short video of Sir David Attenborough reading from the final paragraph of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species.
The Darwin bicentennial oak, 7 years on
Seven years ago today, I planted the Darwin Bicentennial Oak in my garden.
Hello, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪 & Uganda 🇺🇬!
I am delighted to announce that the Friends of Charles Darwin have their first members from the United Arab Emirates, and Uganda!
Hello, Senegal! 🇸🇳
The Friends of Charles Darwin have their first member from Senegal.
Hello, Iraq! 🇮🇶
The Friends of Charles Darwin have their first member from Iraq.