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The enigma of the medieval folding almanac

With its combination of rich, portable data and high-end style, this folding almanac could have been the medieval equivalent of the latest iPhone.

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The Transvengers as foe of the paradigm of heteronormativity

Jason Barker writes about his experience of working with a group of young trans people and describes the process of developing the theory which underlies The Transvengers comic, and society, today.

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A medieval guide to practical magic

With few sources of effective help available when treating an injured patient, the medieval physician could instead stage a healing ceremony using a practical how-to guide he carried with him.

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How can I stop fainting?

Fed up with the faints that bolstered her fragile young snowflake image, Gwen Smith sought expert medical help to keep her upright in trying situations.

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  • Diagram: Refraction
  • Diagram of blastocyst
  • Diagram of an eye
  • Diagram of a skull.
  • Diagram of a worm
  • Diagram of the colon
  • Diagram of a skeleton.
  • Diagram of the human body.
  • Diagram of a canine retina.
  • Diagram of SH2 domain (adaptor)
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