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A medieval guide to practical magic
| Rebecca J S NiceThomas S G FarnettiMartin Hopton
With few sources of effective help available when treating an injured patient, the medieval physician could instead stage a healing ceremony using a practical how-to guide he carried with him.
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A history of twins in science
| William Viney
For thousands of years, twins have been a source of fascination in mythology, religion and the arts. Since the 19th century, they have also been the subject of scientific study and experimentation.
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Homes for the hives of industry
| Emily Sargent
By building workers’ villages, industry titans demonstrated both philanthropy and control. Employees’ health improved, while rulebooks told them how to live ideal lives.