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Writing tagged: ‘myths’

Book review: ‘Lady Hope’ by L.R. Croft

Lady Hope

Re-flogging a long-dead horse.

Published 10-Dec-2018
Filed under: Reviews Genres: Biographies Tags: lady hope, myths, religion, reviews

Was Darwin left-handed?

Left Power!

There are a lot of people on the internet who claim Charles Darwin was left-handed…

Published 31-Mar-2014
Filed under: Articles, FAQ Tags: faq, myths

07-Nov-1913: Alfred Russel Wallace dies

Alfred Russel Wallace
Alfred Russel Wallace

On 7th November 1913, the man who independently (along with Charles Darwin) came up with the idea of Natural Selection, Alfred Russel Wallace, died, age 90, at his home in Dorset.

Published 07-Nov-2013
Filed under: Articles Tags: alfred russel wallace, anniversaries, myths

New book review: Darwin and Lady Hope: the Untold Story

I have just posted a review of Dr L.R. Croft's book ‘Darwin and Lady Hope: the Untold Story’. I was not convinced by his thesis that Charles Darwin did indeed return to Christianity on his deathbed.

Published 02-Oct-2012
Filed under: Blog Tags: books, charles darwin, myths, religion

Book review: ‘Darwin and Lady Hope: the Untold Story’ by L.R. Croft

Shamelessly perpetuating a Darwinian myth.

Published 02-Oct-2012
Filed under: Reviews Genres: Biographies Tags: books, charles darwin, lady hope, myths, religion, reviews

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