Charles Darwin: Evolution's Voice

• Documentary

Episode overview

Charles Darwin's theory of evolution is one of the most important discoveries in the history of science. But in his quest for truth he had to battle prejudice ignorance and his own fear. In his lifetime Darwin was reluctant to reveal his findings for fear that he and his family would be ostracized. His concerns were valid: his views were considered by many to be slanderous heresy. From his historic voyage on the Beagle to his personal anguish over publicizing his work Charles Darwin: Evolution's Voice offers a fascinating profile of "the Great Naturalist." Excerpts from his journals detail his discoveries while leading scientists and scholars including the author of Charles Darwin: Evolution of a Naturalist shed light on his private life public persona and monumental legacy. Join Biography in dissecting one of the most brilliant and contentious scientific lives in history.

60 minutes