Evolved by Chance - In Darwin's Footsteps(2007)

Evolved by Chance - In Darwin's Footsteps is a documentary series that retraces Charles Darwin's legendary voyage aboard the HMS Beagle. Created ahead of Darwin's bicentenary in 2009, the series combines scientific inquiry with educational storytelling, following the naturalist's route across the globe. Developed in collaboration with five major Italian universities—Bologna, Padua, Milan, Ferrara, and Rome—the project embarks aboard the Adriatica to explore the discoveries that shaped evolutionary theory. The series examines the landscapes, specimens, and observations that informed Darwin's groundbreaking work, blending historical context with modern scientific perspective. It's an immersive journey through the places and moments that changed biology forever, designed for viewers curious about both natural history and the man whose ideas transformed science.