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Voyage of Darwin's Beagle: On the Future of Species

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Documentary

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1 Season

52m

In 1831, Charles Darwin began the most important scientific journey ever made, discovering what changed our ideas of time, space, chance, sex and nature. 180 years later his great-great-granddaughter repeats his voyage. How has Darwin's world has changed?

Season 1, 8 Episodes

Season 1 (8 Episodes)

Voyage of Darwin's Beagle: On the Future of Species - One Small Step for Man

One Small Step for Man,

Almost 180 years after Charles Darwin's journey around the world, his great granddaughter and a crew of authors, artists, and scientists follow in his footsteps. The first leg of their journey takes them from Tenerife to the rainforests of the Amazon.

Voyage of Darwin's Beagle: On the Future of Species - Low Life on the Ladder of God

Low Life on the Ladder of God,

Follow the team down the coast of South America and see some of the most impacting remnants of the slave trade. Then, tread in Darwin's footsteps as he discovers his first giant fossils, proving the existence of ancient and extinct animals.

Voyage of Darwin's Beagle: On the Future of Species - The Last Frontier

The Last Frontier,

In this episode, Sarah Darwin visits the last remaining members of a native tribe that was wiped out by European disease. Hear the history of the Beagle's incredible nautical resilience.

Voyage of Darwin's Beagle: On the Future of Species - The Final Countdown

The Final Countdown,

The clipper crosses the Strait of Magellan. Redmond examines the value of salmon farms, while Sarah retraces Darwin's journey into the Andes Mountainsan expedition he considered to be one of the highlights of his five year voyage.

Voyage of Darwin's Beagle: On the Future of Species - The Paradise of Competition

The Paradise of Competition,

The Stad Amsterdam reaches the Galapagos Islands, the site of Darwin's most famous research. Explore the various islands with Redmond and Sarah, and meet some of their famous reptilian and feathered inhabitants.

Voyage of Darwin's Beagle: On the Future of Species - Toolbox of Survival

Toolbox of Survival,

The crew makes for Australia to examine the profound effect that human habitation and the introduction of invasive species have had on the island.

Voyage of Darwin's Beagle: On the Future of Species - Adapt or Die!

In this episode, Sarah and Redmond explore how Australia is helping to shape the future of mankind through gene research and artificial intelligence. They look into changes in the Earth's temperature over the past 50,000 years.

Voyage of Darwin's Beagle: On the Future of Species - The Ruins of Progress

The Ruins of Progress,

The Stad Amsterdam's 8-month journey comes to an end. During this final leg, the crew stops at The Cape of Good Hope. While there, they study mischievous baboons, examine the remnants of apartheid, and meet the Santhe oldest race in the world.

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Voyage of Darwin's Beagle: On the Future of Species

Documentary

TV-14

1 Season

52m

In 1831, Charles Darwin began the most important scientific journey ever made, discovering what changed our ideas of time, space, chance, sex and nature. 180 years later his great-great-granddaughter repeats his voyage. How has Darwin's world has changed?

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