William Buckland’s Theology of Geology
- The Oxford University geologist William Buckland (1784-1856) was thrilled when in 1823, exploring a Welsh cave, he unexpectedly came across some ancient human bones.
- Renowned in scientific circles for his powers of deduction, he pronounced that the remains dated from Roman times and belonged to a local prostitute, whom he christened the Red Lady of Paviland.
- Fortunately for Buckland’s self-esteem, he never found out that he was wrong on two counts.
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- The Oxford University geologist William Buckland (1784-1856) was thrilled when in 1823, exploring a Welsh cave, he unexpectedly came across some ancient human bones.
- Renowned in scientific circles for his powers of deduction, he pronounced that the remains dated from Roman times and belonged to a local prostitute, whom he christened the Red Lady of Paviland.
- Fortunately for Buckland’s self-esteem, he never found out that he was wrong on two counts.
Sources: Historytoday