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The First X-ray, 1895
By Hannah Waters | July 1, 2011
The discovery of a new and mysterious form of radiation in the late 19th century led to a revolution in medical imaging.
One-Man NIH, 1887
By Cristina Luiggi | May 28, 2011
As epidemics swept across the United States in the 19th century, the US government recognized the pressing need for a…
Medical Posters, circa 1920
By Edyta Zielinska | May 25, 2011
William Helfand began buying medically themed collectibles in the 1950s when he started working for Merck & Co. Over his…
Ancient Anatomy, circa 1687
By Cristina Luiggi | April 1, 2011
Seventeenth-century Tibet witnessed a blossoming of medical knowledge, including a set of 79 paintings, known as tangkas, that interweaved practical medical knowledge with Buddhist traditions and local lore.
Medicinal Alchemy, circa 1512
By Cristina Luiggi | March 1, 2011
During the Middle Ages, alchemists developed sophisticated ways to tap the medicinal powers of the Earth’s bounty. Liber de Arte Distillandi, published in 1512, is a layman’s guide to the preparation of these natural medicines.
Light Therapy, circa 1939
By Cristina Luiggi | February 1, 2011
Around the turn of the 20th century—before sunscreens hit the market and the damaging effects of UV radiation were widely…
The Mindless Machine, circa 1664
By Vanessa Schipani | January 1, 2011
Though many of René Descartes’ anatomical and physiological assumptions were vastly off target, he was the first to make a…
