Maria Sibylla Merian: The woman who changed science forever BBC Ideas

Three hundred years ago, it was generally believed that insects appeared spontaneously from dust, mud or rotting meat. Then Maria Sibylla Merian came along and changed science forever. The 17th-century artist and naturalist is considered one of the world's first environmentalists. Discover his incredible story using animation based on his own illustrations.

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