Charles Darwin 3: The Theories of Charles Darwin

11/30/15 • 26 min

Darwin returns from his voyage around the world and spends the next twenty years sorting through specimens and writing about barnacles, plants, and geology. In 1859 he publishes On the Origin of Species, and the world comes to term with evolution.

Guest: Dr Alexis Harley (English, La Trobe University).

Guest: Dr Alexis Harley (English, La Trobe University).

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Charles Darwin 2: The Voyage of the Beagle

Having completed his studies, a young Charles Darwin looks set to continue his exploration of the natural world by joining a voyage around the world on the HMS Beagle.

Guest: Dr Alexis Harley (English, La Trobe University).

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Charles Darwin 4: How Evolution Works

While Darwin has many theories and important scientific works, the one he is most remembered for is evolution and natural selection. Biography explores how evolution works, and how it has changed since Darwin published 'On the Origin of Species'.

Guest: Dr Andy Herries (Archaeology, La Trobe University).