Stories
- Article
Native Americans through the 19th-century lens
The stories behind Rinehart's photographs may not be as black and white as they first appear.
- Article
The current that kills
In the 19th century, electricity held life in the balance, with the power to execute – or reanimate.
- In pictures
A visual history of cancer
Cancer has a reputation as a modern disease, but these historical images show that it’s been part of our lives for centuries.
- Article
Female masturbation and the perils of pleasure
Dr Kate Lister exposes the brutal 19th-century ‘cures’ for women who indulged in masturbation.
Catalogue
- Archives and manuscripts
Dr. Percy (fl. 19th century)
Date: 19th centuryReference: MS.7390/115Part of: Miscellany: French, 19th century- Archives and manuscripts
André Pelletan (fl. late 19th century)
Date: late 19th centuryReference: MS.7390/61Part of: Miscellany: French, 19th century- Archives and manuscripts
Dr. Molyau (fl. 19th century)
Date: 19th centuryReference: MS.7342/63Part of: Miscellany: French, 19th-20th centuries- Digital Images
- Online
19th century dental surgery
- Archives and manuscripts
Signoret, Dr. (fl. 19th century)
Date: 19th centuryReference: MS.7649/3-5Part of: Miscellany: French, 19th-20th centuries