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Darwin's Unexpected Final Obsession

Season 7 Episode 21 | 12m 12s

After having solved the small matter of evolution by natural selection - becoming one of the most famous scientists in the world in the process - Charles Darwin turned his focus to a different personal obsession…

Aired: 05/19/25
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