World Darwin Day is celebrated annually on February 12 in honor of the birthday of Charles Darwin (1809–1882). The day focuses on science, evolution, critical thinking, and the importance of biodiversity. It commemorates Darwin's contribution...
Ascension Day was celebrated on May 26, 2022. On Ascension Day, Christianity commemorates that Jesus Christ ascended to God, his Father in heaven, thirty-nine days after his resurrection from the dead. The celebration is part of the...
Naturalis has won the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA). The natural history museum in Leiden is described by the jury as 'a very inventive museum with beautiful exhibitions'. The museum, officially called the Naturalis Biodiversity Center, received the award under...
Who was Harriet? And what was her relationship with Charles Darwin? Yes, *the* Darwin of the theory of evolution. His lover? No, that was Emma Wedgwood. Indeed, 'relative of'. She was the granddaughter of the famous pottery manufacturer Josiah Wedgwood. Just a little hint...
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