A brief introduction to this album.

A brief introduction to this album.

Prior to publishing his theories, Darwin built up a network of supporters around the world. Nevertheless, his theory of evolution prompted a lot of debate. The cultural context was key to its approval or rejection.

Prior to publishing his theories, Darwin built up a network of supporters around the world. Nevertheless, his theory of evolution prompted a lot of debate. The cultural context was key to its approval or rejection.

Darwin's theories were particularly subject to political interpretation: some rejected them as subversive of the moral order, others hailed Darwin as a revolutionary hero.

Darwin's theories were particularly subject to political interpretation: some rejected them as subversive of the moral order, others hailed Darwin as a revolutionary hero.

The Darwin Online project is already bringing his life's work to a much larger audience, who are able to engage with it, on an unprecedented scale.

The Darwin Online project is already bringing his life's work to a much larger audience, who are able to engage with it, on an unprecedented scale.