Writing tagged: ‘charles darwin’

Darwin and Wallace: the lost photograph

I’d heard the legend, of course. Every Darwin groupie has. The missing photograph of the two independent discoverers of evolution by means of Natural Selection, Darwin and Wallace, standing side-by-side. Together. In the same frame.
19-Apr-1882: The death of a hero

After decades of mysterious ailments, and a short, final illness, Charles Darwin died at 4 o’clock in the afternoon of Wednesday 19th April 1882, at Down House, Downe, in Kent.
A Secular Thought for the Day

I’ve just posted my entry for the National Secular Society’s ‘Secular Thought for the Day’ competition on my personal website.
The Darwin Bicentennial Oak, 4 years on

Four years ago today, I planted the Darwin Bicentennial Oak in my garden. I am pleased to report that it is doing well, and has now grown into a magnificent, erm, small sapling.
12-Feb-1834: Darwin’s 25th birthday, Patagonia

How Charles Darwin spent his 25th birthday.
10-Jan-1860: Darwin to Lyell

On 10th January 1860, Charles Darwin wrote to his good friend the geologist Charles Lyell, humorously describing mankind’s ancestor.
Book review: ‘Darwin and Lady Hope: the Untold Story’ by L.R. Croft

Shamelessly perpetuating a Darwinian myth.
25-Dec-1833: The HMS Beagle Olympics

On Christmas Day 1833, the crew of HMS Beagle held their own ’Olympic Games’ at Port Desire in Patagonia.
Loads-a-Darwins!!

Some Darwin tenners earlier today.
Book review: ‘What Mr Darwin Saw’ by Mick Manning & Brita Granström

What Charles Darwin saw on his massive, amazing journey!
Book review: ‘The Curious Mind of Young Darwin’ by Sarah Bellis, Caroline Cook & Jenni Taylor

A Darwin-themed activity book for children.
Film review: ‘Creation: the true story of Charles Darwin’

An entertaining film (if you ignore the paranormal nonsense).