Darwin and Cultural Genocide in Argentina - Nkoz Photo

Tourism of genocide and suffering

Darwin and Cultural Genocide in Argentina - Nkoz Photo

From 1832-1835, Charles Darwin traveled across South America both on land and at sea aboard HMS Beagle, during which time he uncovered fossils which would later inform the theory of evolution.  Though many are familiar with Darwin’s exploits, perhaps fewer are aware of shocking ethnic cleansing which formed the backdrop of his voyage.  Indeed, even as Darwin reflected on the physical extinction of ancient megafauna, the scientist was also confro…