Darwin prepares the way

A brief introduction to this album.

Transcript -- A brief introduction to this album.

In Darwin's day, most of the scientific establishment was Christian. His theory of evolution was a radical break from the traditional scriptural version of the origins of life on Earth.

Transcript -- In Darwin's day, most of the scientific establishment was Christian. His theory of evolution was a radical break from the traditional scriptural version of the origins of life on Earth.

How Darwin was so worried about the impact of his theory that he waited for 15 years before publishing it.

Transcript -- How Darwin was so worried about the impact of his theory that he waited for 15 years before publishing it.

Prior to publishing this ideas, Darwin attempted to recruit allies who might help him deal with the controversies to come.

Transcript -- Prior to publishing this ideas, Darwin attempted to recruit allies who might help him deal with the controversies to come.

Darwin had a global vision and his work had a huge impact on the international stage.

Transcript -- Darwin had a global vision and his work had a huge impact on the international stage.