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Exploration and discovery

Exploration is undertaken with some expectation of discovery, and organized exploration has been largely a human undertaking. These curations cover the European voyages of the 15th to 17th centuries and their consequences, and the firsthand observations of 19th century naturalists who studied organisms in their natural settings.

History of exploration and the pursuit of discovery

History of exploration is the history of exploring, an activity undertaken with some expectation of discovery, and organised exploration is largely a human activity. What does firsthand encounter offer, and how can it shape the pursuit of discovery, knowledge, and personal satisfaction? The lessons trace this theme across movement into new lands, encounters with unfamiliar environments, and relationships formed through exploration.

by Curiate·history of exploration

Naturalists' journeys and discoveries in natural history

A 19th century naturalist studies natural history, observing organisms in their natural environment more than experimenting with them. What can the journeys and discoveries of naturalists help us understand about observing nature and making sense of the natural world? The lessons follow how naturalists' journeys connect close observation with the work of discovery.

by Curiate·the life of a 19th century naturalist

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