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Illustrious Wretch
Act 1 scene 4 king Richard III, Burke and Hare debating murder, No 5 of second series, Noxiana series of satires
18th Century Female Skeleton
Blog about the view of a female skeleton during the 18th century in comparison to male skeletons.
A Definition of Phrenology
The definition of Phrenology as defined in the Webster's Academic Dictionary, circa 1895.
A portrait of John Brown, who escaped slavery and published an autobiography about his experiences, after he arrived in England
In the early 18th century, myths about physical racial differences started arising as a justification for slavery and dehumanisation of people of color. The portrait is of the black man, Josh Brown, who was tortured and experimented on by a physician…
Anatomical Diagram of Human Skeleton
This is a skech of a full body skeleton that is labeled in order to distinguish different areas of the body. This diagram would have been used to educate future anatomists.
Cadaver Etching Showing the Lymphatic System
"The cadaver used to create this etching can be seen on display in the University�s Anatomical Museum, Teviot Place. The lymphatics have been injected with mercury to provide a clear illustration of this system for anatomical study. Believed to be…
Dalton's symbols of the elements
Known as the first periodic table, the image reveals the first periodic table as a list of the known elements by atomic weight.
Different attributes and displays of the arts and sciences un a classical courtyard.
In a courtyard are many people. Each are within their own groups and each group is in their own field of either the sciences or the arts. For example, a hot air balloon can be seen in the background, yet there are still artists coinciding with the…