The Infinite Monkey Cage An Unexpected History of the Body
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Dec 25, 2024 Join Prof. Helen King, an expert in medical history, Sir Mark Walport, a physician with an adventurous spirit (and x-rays of his own feces!), and Keith Moore, librarian of the Royal Society, as they explore the bizarre history of the human body. They delve into outrageous beliefs, from wandering wombs to tobacco enemas. Expect laughter while examining how past misconceptions shaped our understanding of anatomy. The trio also reveals daring self-experiments that propelled scientific discoveries forward!
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Self-Experimentation with Ulcers
- Barry Marshall and Robin Warren discovered Helicobacter pylori bacteria in ulcers.
- Marshall proved this by ingesting the bacteria himself, winning a Nobel Prize.
Early Anatomical Flap Books
- The Royal Society archives contain early anatomical flap books, like one from 1638 by Johann Remmelin.
- These books allowed people to explore the human body in layers, as if dissecting it.
Historical Theories of Reproduction
- Historical theories about women's role in reproduction varied.
- Some believed women were merely vessels, while others thought they contributed 'seed'.
