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Frequently asked questions on matters Darwinian.

Is Charles Darwin's house open to the public?

Yes, it is…

Published 17-Jul-2012
Filed under: Articles, FAQ Tags: down house, faq

Did my ancestor know Charles Darwin?

Darwin and Wallace
A rare photograph of Darwin (R) with Wallace (L).

Over the years, I have received a number of Darwin-related queries from amateur genealogists…

Published 17-Jul-2012
Filed under: Articles, FAQ Tags: charles darwin, faq, genealogy

Why are you such a Darwin groupie?

Darwin c.1854
Charles Darwin, c.1854

Much to my surprise, I am asked this question quite a lot…

Published 17-Jul-2012
Filed under: Articles, FAQ Tags: charles darwin, faq

Didn't Karl Marx offer to dedicate Das Kapital to Darwin?

Karl Marx
Karl Marx (1818–1833).

It’s well known that the father of international socialism, Karl Marx, offered to dedicate one of the volumes of ‘Das Kapital’ to Charles Darwin. However…

Published 16-Jul-2012
Filed under: Articles, FAQ Tags: charles darwin, faq, karl marx

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