In this debut episode we embark on a bone-chilling expedition through the annals of history to explore the dark origins of modern medicine.

From the ancient medical practices of Greece and Rome to the resurgence of medical research in the Victorian era, we uncover the roots of our current medical knowledge. But it's not all stethoscopes and textbooks. Join us as we reveal the grim, sometimes shocking, and always intriguing stories that shaped the medical landscape.

Learn how the demand for bodies led to the rise of Resurrectionists, daring individuals who unearthed the recently deceased to supply anatomy schools.

Uncover the legacy of infamous figures like Burke and Hare, whose killing spree shocked the public and changed the course of medical history.

Explore the aftermath of the Anatomy Act of 1832, which made it legal to use unclaimed bodies for medical research, leading to a shift in medical education.

Listen in as we analyze the lives, deaths, and dissections of those who paved the way for modern medicine, offering an extraordinary glimpse into the evolution of healthcare practices.

Don't miss this captivating and educational episode that takes you on a journey through the shadowy side of medicine's history.

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Resurrectionists' Excursions: Evidence of Postmortem Dissection from the Spring Street Presbyterian Church

Andreas Vesalius Bibliography

The study of anatomy in England from 1700 to the early 20th century

From cradle to grave via the dissection room: the role of foetal and infant bodies in anatomical education from the late 1700s to early 1900s

Exploring Evidence of Nineteenth Century Dissection in the Dunning Poorhouse Cemetery

The excavation and analysis of an 18th-century deposit of anatomical remains and chemical apparatus from the rear of the first Ashmolean Museum