Beyond The Knife
Beyond The Knife
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Beyond the Knife is a Medical History podcast brought to you by Surgeons Hall Museum, Library and Archive. Each episode we are joined by speakers who bring you stories from the history of Medicine and Surgery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast covers a variety of topics related to medical history, including historical figures like Sir James Young Simpson and themes like dissection practices. Episodes explore inspirations for historical fiction, advancements in anatomical studies, and the ethical evolution of dissection practices, offering listeners a comprehensive view of medicine's past.
Beyond the Knife is a Medical History podcast brought to you by Surgeons Hall Museum, Library and Archive. Each episode we are joined by speakers who bring you stories from the history of Medicine and Surgery.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.
In this episode, we’re joined by Anatomist and Human Remains Conservator Cat Irving.
Cat examines the notorious Burke and Hare case and the West Port murders, where poverty and the opportunity to profit from Edinburgh’s cadaver shortage led to a gruesome trade in bodies. Using this grim chapter of history, Cat explores how the scandal reshaped the teaching of anatomy and led to lasting changes in medical ethics and legislation.
This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O’Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.
Music Credit: Zap Splat
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