Stories
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The island of unclaimed bodies
In New York, those who live and die on the extreme edges of society are buried on an isolated island, often forgotten and unmourned. But recent legal changes aim to reduce stigma and restore their dignity.
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The problem of the punctured heart
During World War II a young American surgeon working in England perfected shrapnel-removal techniques that saved dozens of lives. Discover how one case sealed his reputation as the founder of cardiac surgery.
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The solidarity of sickness
Visiting an injured friend in hospital prompts writer Sinéad Gleeson to reflect on the instant rapport forged between compatriots in the kingdom of the sick.
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The hidden history of homesickness
Gail Tolley delves into the history of homesickness and discovers that its rich past holds a clue to how we view the experience today.
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Boer War: soldiers placing stones over the graves of their comrades on the Modder River. Halftone, c. 1899, after W. W. Russell after A. C. Girdwood.
Girdwood, A. C., Lieutenant, active 1899.Date: 1899Reference: 23713i- Pictures
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Boer War: the grave of those killed at Bronkhuis Spruit, with men standing round. Line engraving, c. 1901.
Date: 1901Reference: 23719i- Pictures
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Boer War: the grave of men of the Naval Brigade who were killed in the battle of Graspan. Halftone, c. 1899, after H. E. Miles.
Miles, H. E., active 1899.Date: 1899Reference: 23725i- Pictures
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Boer War: five graves of officers killed during the siege of Mafeking (Mahikeng). Halftone, c. 1900.
Date: 1900Reference: 23727i- Pictures
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Boer War: rows of graves of enteric patients at Intombi, Ladysmith. Halftone, c. 1900, after a photograph.
Date: 1900Reference: 23729i