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Birth of Charles Darwin
Born in Shrewsbury, Shropeshire; Darwin was a Naturalist, Geologist and philosopher best known for his work on the Theory of Evolution. https://youtu.be/dfsUz2O2jww -
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Voyage of HMS Beagle
The HMS Beagle is most commonly known for its association with Charles Darwin. On December 27, 1831, Darwin Boarded the ship and began its 5 year long journey to circumnavigate the globe. After reaching South America in 1832, Darwin was able to spend a reasonable amount of time on land; asking to be dropped off and picked up after overlays. It was during this time that he kept a notebook and began making observations, later Transcribing them into a journal. -
The Galapagos Islands
After a considerable amount of time exploring south america, The HMS Beagle reached the Galapagos island. While visiting the islands, Darwin began to collect samples on mocking birds and finches. He noticed that each of the birds, though being very similar, had adapted features that changed on them from island to island. This lead him to believe that they had a common ancestor, but had followed different evolutionary paths once they became separated. -
"The Zoology and Voyage of the HMS Beagle"
In the years following the voyage from 1839-1843, Darwin published a 5 volume set thoroughly documenting his experiences. Aboard the HMS Beagle. -
The Origin of Species
In this book, Darwin illustrates that life evolves through a process called Natural Selection; stating that Species may share a common ancestor, but slowly over time they adapt to the changing environment around them in order to survive and live most efficiently. Despite public ridicule on his idea, Charles Darwin went ahead and published a detailed explanation of his works. -
Death of Charles Darwin
Darwin passed away in his family home, Down House, London, and was later Buried as Westminster Abbey
