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FLASHCARDS FRIDAY! Charles Darwin: The Lost Boy
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In this Flashcard Fridays episode of Math! Science! History! Gabrielle Birchak takes listeners on a journey aboard the HMS Beagle with a young, seasick Charles Darwin. This wasn’t just a travel story, it was a five-year working holiday that would ultimately change the course of science. Through field observations, curiosity, and a bit of chaos, Darwin unknowingly gathered the seeds of his future theory of evolution.
From the Galápagos Islands to fossil beds in South America, Gabrielle uncovers how a break from academia became one of the most pivotal moments in scientific history. Perfect for summer listening, this episode is a reminder that the best ideas sometimes come when we step away from the desk. THREE KEY TAKEAWAYS
Why Darwin’s voyage aboard the HMS Beagle was never meant to be a scientific breakthrough—but became one anyway.
How observation, curiosity, and a break from routine led to one of the most powerful theories in science.
What Darwin’s journey teaches us about creativity, fieldwork, and the value of stepping outside your comfort zone.
Resources & Further Reading:Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h
Let’s Connect!
Website: mathsciencehistory.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mathsciencehistory.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/math.science.history
If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help:🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show!📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs!🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform
☕ Support the Show: Coffee!! PayPal
🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store
🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. Selections from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers
Until next time, carpe diem!
136 episodes
Manage episode 489854803 series 2737493
In this Flashcard Fridays episode of Math! Science! History! Gabrielle Birchak takes listeners on a journey aboard the HMS Beagle with a young, seasick Charles Darwin. This wasn’t just a travel story, it was a five-year working holiday that would ultimately change the course of science. Through field observations, curiosity, and a bit of chaos, Darwin unknowingly gathered the seeds of his future theory of evolution.
From the Galápagos Islands to fossil beds in South America, Gabrielle uncovers how a break from academia became one of the most pivotal moments in scientific history. Perfect for summer listening, this episode is a reminder that the best ideas sometimes come when we step away from the desk. THREE KEY TAKEAWAYS
Why Darwin’s voyage aboard the HMS Beagle was never meant to be a scientific breakthrough—but became one anyway.
How observation, curiosity, and a break from routine led to one of the most powerful theories in science.
What Darwin’s journey teaches us about creativity, fieldwork, and the value of stepping outside your comfort zone.
Resources & Further Reading:Explore more on our website: mathsciencehistory.com To buy my book Hypatia: The Sum of Her Life on Amazon, visit https://a.co/d/g3OuP9h
Let’s Connect!
Website: mathsciencehistory.com Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mathsciencehistory.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/math.science.history
If you love Math, Science, History, here’s how you can help:🌟 Leave a review – It helps more people discover the show!📢 Share this episode with friends & fellow history buffs!🔔 Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform
☕ Support the Show: Coffee!! PayPal
🛍 Checking out our merch: https://www.mathsciencehistory.com/the-store
🎵 Music: All music is public domain and has no Copyright and no rights reserved. Selections from The Little Prince by Lloyd Rodgers
Until next time, carpe diem!
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