Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Charles Darwin was a naturalist who forever changed the way we understand life on Earth. During a voyage on the HMS Beagle, he studied animals and fossils that inspired his theory of evolution. In his famous book On the Origin of Species, Darwin explained that all living things change over time through a process called natural selection. His ideas caused big debates and reshaped biology, helping people see connections between all species. This episode explores Darwin’s discoveries, his travels, and why his work is still important today.

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