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Battling the heteronormativity of sexual health

As a queer, Black women, Mary W is sick of the never-ending hetero-cycle of clinic appointments, where her needs and sexuality are always a surprise to the doctor. She calls for a revolution.

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Graphic battles in pharmacy

James Morison’s campaign against the medical establishment inspired a wave of caricatures mocking his quack medicine.

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Confusion, guilt, and the battle to breastfeed

Most new mums are told that breast is best. But breastfeeding doesn’t always come as easily or naturally as you might imagine.

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Ginger’s role in cures and courtroom battles

Some people will use a dose of ginger to help with hangovers – but it hasn’t always been a friend to the thirsty.

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  • Battle in Kabul. Coloured transfer lithograph.
  • Dislocation of the jaw. Letterpress by Battle & Co.
  • Battle between Sikhs and English. Coloured transfer lithograph.
  • Battle of Omdurman, Sudan: troops are massing and engaging in battle next to the River Nile. Chromolithograph by A. Sutherland.
  • Battle of Omdurman, Sudan: troops are massing and engaging in battle next to the River Nile.. Chromolithograph by A. Sutherland.
  • Battle of Austerlitz: Napoleon visiting wounded soldiers in a church used as a field hospital after the battle. Coloured lithograph.
  • Napoleon visiting the wounded after the Battle of Eylau. Coloured etching.
  • Fate of enemy ships at the Battle of Trafalgar (first side only)
  • A battle. Ink drawing.
  • A battle. Gouache drawing.
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