Charles Darwin Publishes “On the Origin of Species”: A Revolutionary Moment in Science
On November 24, 1859, Charles Darwin forever changed the landscape of science with the publication of On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. This seminal work introduced the theory of evolution through natural selection, challenging long-held beliefs about the origins of life and humanity’s place in nature. Darwin’s meticulous observations and detailed […]
Big Ben Chimes for the First Time
On May 31, 1859, Big Ben, the great bell located in the clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London, rang out over the city for the first time. The bell is part of a striking and chiming clock set known for its accuracy and massive bell. It has since […]