Stories
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The extraordinary body of Evatima Tardo
Darling of 19th-century American freak shows, Evatima Tardo remained serene as she withstood crucifixion and the bites of poisonous snakes. But she took the secret behind her abilities to her grave.
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The birth of the public museum
The first public museums evolved from wealthy collectors’ cabinets of curiosities and were quickly recognised as useful vehicles for culture.
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A symbol of a lost homeland
The story of one protective amulet from Palestine reveals a complex tale. Encompassing the personal history of an influential doctor and collector, it provides a window onto dispossession and exile, and the painful repercussions that are still felt today.
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Genius spirits and the mystery of creative inspiration
Once upon a time, we all had a genius.
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Popular observations on regimen and diet : in which the nature and qualities of our common food are pointed out and explained : together with practical rules and regulations in regard to health, adapted to various situations and circumstances from infancy to old age / by John Tweed.
Tweed, John.Date: [1820]- Books
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Capitalism from outside? : economic cultures in Eastern Europe after 1989 / edited by János Mátyás Kovács and Violetta Zentai.
Date: 2012- Books
Cancer-gate : how to win the losing cancer war / Samuel S. Epstein.
Epstein, Samuel S.Date: [2005], ©2005- Archives and manuscripts
English Language Autograph Letters: FI-FL
Date: 1828-c.1920Reference: MS.9161- Archives and manuscripts
Mexico, 18th century: Medical recipe
Date: c.1785Reference: WMS/Amer.61