2. Darwin in Cambridge: from Christ’s College to the Beagle

Dr. John van Wyhe, Director of DarwinOnline, discusses Darwin’s student days at Christ’s College, Cambridge in the 1820s, and investigates the young naturalist’s developing eye for visual observation – as well as debunking a few persistent Darwin myths. Also featured: how Darwin’s rooms were restored and re-opened to the public.

Published: 09 Jun 2009

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