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The Long Life of Darwin’s Images (Audio Slideshow)

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Katherine

Caravaggio…Van Gogh…Darwin? Charles Darwin, of course, wasn’t an artist – in fact, he could barely draw – but he was a visual thinker. In the new book Darwin’s Pictures, art historian Julia Voss makes the case that Darwin relied on … Continue reading →

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A New Species Of Music

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Shelley DuBois

Charles Darwin was an edgy dude. When On the Origin of Species was published in 1859, his ideas rocked the foundation of his church-centric society . Maybe that’s why he’s popping up–in operatic form–in one of the weirdest interpretations yet … Continue reading →

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Darwin in Love

Posted on January 18, 2010 by Shelley DuBois

How do you make Darwin’s story a must-read for teens? Frame it like a romance. The new book Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith by Deborah Heiligman does just that. Today, Heiligman accepted the first ever Award for … Continue reading →

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Note Selection: Darwin Inspired Music

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Laura Pelcher

2009 has been a big year for Charles Darwin as it marks his 200th birthday and the 150th anniversary of the release of On the Origin Of Species. He’s been getting a lot of attention in the science community this … Continue reading →

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