Ancestor's Trail
A Shared Walk over the Quantock Hills in Somerset on the 26th August 2012
An introduction
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The Trail is inspired by Richard Dawkins' book “The Ancestor's Tale”, subtitled a Pilgrimage to the Dawn of Life. The book rewinds the evolutionary history of our species, and many others, back to our shared origins 3.7 billion years ago...
BBC & media quotes
As featured on Clare Baldings Ramblings 11th June show on BBC Radio 4.
Quotes:
“A wonderfully imaginative, inspired idea!” – Professor Richard Dawkins
“A brisk walk to the origin of life – who could hope for a better destination?” – Professor Steve Jones
“A biological pilgrimage in Somerset. Quite interesting” – Stephen Fry Tweet
“I love the idea of pilgrims wandering back in time to discover our common ancestors“ – Steve Backshall
“The Ancestor’s Trail: a truly ‘origin’al idea…I can’t make it on the day, but I’m investing in their pitch. Please consider doing the same.“ – Stewart Lee
Listen to Chris interviewed on this Radio 10 podcast
Read Paul the Bread’s blog on preparing for the Ancestors Trail.
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“A wonderfully imaginative, inspired idea!”
– Professor Richard Dawkins
“A brisk walk to the origin of life - who could hope for a better destination?”
– Professor Steve Jones