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History Of Medicine Collection

The history of medicine is a fascinating journey through time, filled with peculiar practices and groundbreaking discoveries

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History Of Medicine Collection: Medieval urine wheel
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History Of Medicine Collection: Plague doctor, 17th century artwork
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History Of Medicine Collection: Trepanation, 14th century artwork
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History Of Medicine Collection: The four humours, 16th century artwork
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History Of Medicine Collection: Barber-surgeons, satirical artwork
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History Of Medicine Collection: Medical zodiac, 15th century diagram
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History Of Medicine Collection: Plague doctor, France, 18th century
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History Of Medicine Collection: Medical prescription, satirical artwork
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History Of Medicine Collection: Louis Pasteur. Artist: Edelfelt, Albert Gustaf Aristides (1854-1905)
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History Of Medicine Collection: The Research. Artist: Sorolla y Bastida, Joaquin (1863-1923)
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History Of Medicine Collection: Black Death rat flea, artwork
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History Of Medicine Collection: Treating foot corns, satirical artwork
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History Of Medicine Collection: Animal magnetism, satirical artwork
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History Of Medicine Collection: Dentistry, satirical artwork
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History Of Medicine Collection: Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna
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History Of Medicine Collection: Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna
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History Of Medicine Collection: Page from The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn fī aṭ-Ṭibb) by Avicenna
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History Of Medicine Collection: The Tooth Puller. Artist: Honthorst, Gerrit, van (1590-1656)
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History Of Medicine Collection: Anatomical illustration
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History Of Medicine Collection: Andreas Vesalius
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History Of Medicine Collection: Anatomical illustration
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History Of Medicine Collection: Anatomical illustration
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History Of Medicine Collection: Anatomical illustration
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History Of Medicine Collection: Anatomical illustration
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History Of Medicine Collection: Edward Whitehouse
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History Of Medicine Collection: Anatomical illustration
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History Of Medicine Collection: A 17th Century Laboratory
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History Of Medicine Collection: Anatomical illustration
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History Of Medicine Collection: Anatomical illustration
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History Of Medicine Collection: Native American
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History Of Medicine Collection: Native American Piegan fringed leather Medicine bags
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History Of Medicine Collection: Native American Piegan fringed leather Medicine bag
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History Of Medicine Collection: illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving)
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History Of Medicine Collection: illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving)
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History Of Medicine Collection: illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving)
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History Of Medicine Collection: illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving)
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History Of Medicine Collection: illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving)
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History Of Medicine Collection: illustration from Traite de phrenologie humaine et comparee, 19th century (engraving)
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History Of Medicine Collection: Procession of Saint Charles Borromeo during the plague of Milan, 1861
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History Of Medicine Collection: Saint Roch attending the Venice plague-victims in the Lazaretto
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History Of Medicine Collection: Isola del Lazzaretto Vecchio, Second Half of the 18th cen
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History Of Medicine Collection: Isolario veneto, XII. Isola del Lazzaretto Vecchio, 1777
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History Of Medicine Collection: Lazzaretto Nuovo on a map of 17th century. Creator: Historical Document
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History Of Medicine Collection: Illustration from the book 'Amphitheatrum Sapientiae Aeternae'by H
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History Of Medicine Collection: Illustration from 'Fasciculo di medicina'by Johannes de Ketham, 1493
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History Of Medicine Collection: Desire-Magloire Bourneville and Paul Regnard Iconographie Photographique de la
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History Of Medicine Collection: Rene Laennec (1781-1826) listening to the chest of a man with consumption
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History Of Medicine Collection: The Plates from the First Book of the De Humani Corporis Fabrica by Andreas Vesalius


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The history of medicine is a fascinating journey through time, filled with peculiar practices and groundbreaking discoveries. In the medieval era, physicians relied on the bizarre urine wheel to diagnose illnesses, believing that different colors and odors indicated specific diseases. The haunting image of the plague doctor in 17th-century artwork reminds us of the devastating Black Death that ravaged Europe, while trepanation depicted in 14th-century art showcases an ancient surgical technique involving drilling holes into the skull. Satirical artwork from centuries ago humorously portrays barber-surgeons performing surgeries alongside their usual hair-cutting duties. A medical zodiac diagram from the 15th century reveals how astrological signs were once believed to influence health conditions. Moving forward to France in the 18th century, we encounter another depiction of a plague doctor donning a beaked mask as protection against contagious diseases. Even prescriptions did not escape satire; satirical artworks mockingly portrayed doctors prescribing absurd remedies for various ailments. Notable figures like Louis Pasteur revolutionized medicine by discovering germ theory and developing vaccines against deadly diseases like rabies. Artistic representations also shed light on medical research throughout history. "The Research" by Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida captures scientists tirelessly studying under dim candlelight, symbolizing their relentless pursuit of knowledge. Amidst these historical moments are depictions of everyday life: an artwork showcasing a rat flea transmitting the Black Death highlights one aspect of this devastating pandemic's impact on society, while satirical illustrations reveal comical attempts at treating foot corns or exploring animal magnetism – an outdated belief in healing powers transferred between humans and animals. As we delve into the captivating history of medicine through art and artifacts, it becomes evident how far humanity has come in understanding and combating illness. From peculiar practices rooted in superstition to groundbreaking scientific breakthroughs, our journey through medical history continues to shape modern healthcare practices today.