A Tale of Two Anatomy Theatres
Bologna University is the world’s oldest continuously teaching university with a stunning Anatomical Theatre filled with incredible art works. Padua University boasts the world’s first permanent anatomical dissection theatre, which is a stunning piece of design.
The Fastest Knife in the West (End)
In 1800’s London, before the advent of anaesthesia, Dr Liston held the record for the fastest leg amputation - 28seconds. He also performed the only operation with a 300% mortality rate.
Sint-Janshospitaal: A Medieval Hospital in Bruges
Dating from the 12th C, Bruge’s Sint-Janshospitaal is Europe’s oldest preserved hospital, remaining in use until 1978. Now it serves as a museum housing medieval medical instruments, hospital artefacts and even a medieval apothecary and herb garden. There are works by Hans Memling including his famous St. Ursula Shrine.
The Poisons of Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie used an impressive of poisons in her writing - more than any other mystery writer. Here are the details and mechanism of some of them, including how they work.