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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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A brief history of ventilation
As ventilators continue to play an important part in helping very ill coronavirus patients, medical historian Dr Lindsey Fitzharris traces their development from the first attempts at mouth-to-mouth resuscitation through centuries of medical crises.
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In search of the ‘nature cure’
Under the competing pressures of modern life, many of us succumb to mental ill health. Samantha Walton explores why so-called ‘nature cures’ don’t help, and how the living world can actually help us.
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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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Wernerian Natural History Society: admission ticket
Date: 1821Reference: PP/HO/D/D290Part of: Hodgkin family- Books
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An answer to certain statements contained in Mr Neill's "Address to the members of the Wernerian Natural History Society" / by Henry H. Cheek.
Wernerian Natural History Society.Date: [1830?]- Books
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An answer to certain statements contained in Mr Neill's Address to the members of the Wernerian Natural History Society / by Henry H. Cheek.
Cheek, Henry H.Date: [1830]- Books
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Supplement to An address to the Wernerian Natural History Society, dated Jily 1830 : containing a reply by Mr Neill to Mr Cheek's answer. November 1830.
Date: [1830]- Journals
The Edinburgh philosophical journal.
Date: 1819-