Stories
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A history of twins in science
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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A brief history of tattoos
The earliest evidence of tattoo art dates from 5000 BC, and the practice continues to hold meaning for many cultures around the world.
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Thomas Sankara and the stomachs that made themselves heard
Thomas Sankara’s vision to transform farming and health in Burkina Faso turned to dust with his assassination. Perry Blankson highlights the considerable achievements of Sankara’s brief span in power.
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Yoga gets physical
Modern yoga owes a debt to the physical culture movement that created a world obsessed with health and fitness.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
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Vol. 2. Male and female patients admitted March 1847-May 1850
Camberwell House AsylumDate: mid 19th century - late 19th centuryReference: MS.6220Part of: Camberwell House Asylum- Archives and manuscripts
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Vol. 3. Male and female patients admitted May 1850-June 1853
Camberwell House AsylumDate: mid 19th century - late 19th centuryReference: MS.6221Part of: Camberwell House Asylum- Archives and manuscripts
Company-wide Newsletters & Journals (internal)
Date: 1942 - 2000Reference: WF/M/PB/01Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Archives and manuscripts
Society of Medical Officers of Health
Society of Medical Officers of HealthDate: 1856-1998Reference: SA/SMO- Books
Society, medicine and politics in colonial India / edited by Biswamoy Pati and Mark Harrison.
Date: 2018