Stories
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A nasty history of the vaginal speculum
The vaginal speculum carries the weight of generations of preconceptions about morality, blame and attitudes to pain. Lalita Kaplish explores the history of the implement and how societies shaped its use.
- Article
The extraction of the excruciating bladder stones
Among those vying to find alternatives to major surgery for bladder stones, young doctor Jean Civiale stood out, painstakingly honing a method that was to become the norm.
- Article
Disabled musicians and the fight to perform
Music might be the universal language, but unfortunately it doesn’t come with universal access. London-based artist Miss Jacqui discusses the barriers to her career with Jamie Hale.
- Article
Charged bodies
Electrified humans brought education and performance together with a spark in the 18th century.
Catalogue
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Instruments found at Pompeii.
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Instruments for oral surgery
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Instruments for trepanning, 18th century.
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Instruments for amputation, 18th century.
- Books
Instruments of navigation / by Luís de Albuquerque.
Albuquerque, Luís de, 1917-1992.Date: 1988