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]]> false Surgeons Hall Museum museum@rcsed.ac.uk 6792767723d520f5410956f6 beyond-the-knife episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6792767723d520f5410956f6/1738074024512-06376927-eee2-4b54-96cb-8cf4f90a66da.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/beyond-the-knife Beyond The Knife General Paralysis of the Insane General Paralysis of the Insane Fri, 27 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT 43:15 69c52968b9917327715c55db false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-knife/episodes/general-paralysis-of-the-insane 69c52968b9917327715c55db 6792767723d520f5410956f6 general-paralysis-of-the-insane Join Neuropsychologist Andy Ellis as he discusses general paralysis of the insane and the demise of Lord Randolph Churchill full 2 3 Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.


In this episode, we’re joined by author and Neuropsychologist Andy Ellis.


Andy explores General Paralysis of the Insane, a devastating neurological condition that once baffled the medical world. Through the case of Sir Randolph Churchill, he examines not only its impact on the brain and behavior, but also the social conditions and attitudes that shaped how the disease was understood and treated.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Edited by John Kielty


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]]> Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.


In this episode, we’re joined by author and Neuropsychologist Andy Ellis.


Andy explores General Paralysis of the Insane, a devastating neurological condition that once baffled the medical world. Through the case of Sir Randolph Churchill, he examines not only its impact on the brain and behavior, but also the social conditions and attitudes that shaped how the disease was understood and treated.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Edited by John Kielty


Music Credit: Zap Splat

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]]> The Edinburgh 7 The Edinburgh 7 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT 33:07 69a03f83fa5595772292b0cf false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-knife/episodes/the-edinburgh-7 69a03f83fa5595772292b0cf 6792767723d520f5410956f6 the-edinburgh-7 Join curator Louise Wilkie as she discusses The Edinburgh Seven and their fight for women’s place in medical education. full 2 2 Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.


In this episode, we’re joined by Surgeons Hall Museum Curator Louise Wilkie.


Louise explores the history of the Edinburgh Seven, examining how both supporters and opponents shaped the campaign that sought to secure women’s access to medical education at the University of Edinburgh. She discusses how this struggle not only challenged institutional resistance but also brought the wider issue of women’s right to university education firmly into the public spotlight.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


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]]> Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.


In this episode, we’re joined by Surgeons Hall Museum Curator Louise Wilkie.


Louise explores the history of the Edinburgh Seven, examining how both supporters and opponents shaped the campaign that sought to secure women’s access to medical education at the University of Edinburgh. She discusses how this struggle not only challenged institutional resistance but also brought the wider issue of women’s right to university education firmly into the public spotlight.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat

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]]> Syphilis-Once night with Venus and a Lifetime with Mercury Syphilis-Once night with Venus and a Lifetime with Mercury Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT 27:19 6978c6f566b2854e79347902 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-knife/episodes/syphilis-once-night-with-venus-and-lifetime-with-mercury 6978c6f566b2854e79347902 6792767723d520f5410956f6 syphilis-once-night-with-venus-and-lifetime-with-mercury Join anatomist and human-remains conservator Cat Irving as she explores the history of Syphilis full 2 1 Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.


In this episode, we’re joined by Anatomist and Human Remains Conservator Cat Irving.


Cat explores the history of syphilis in Europe, examining the disease itself and the cultural reactions it provoked. From misguided cures to social shaming, this podcast reveals how fear and morality shaped the response to one of history’s most notorious illnesses.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


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]]> Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.


In this episode, we’re joined by Anatomist and Human Remains Conservator Cat Irving.


Cat explores the history of syphilis in Europe, examining the disease itself and the cultural reactions it provoked. From misguided cures to social shaming, this podcast reveals how fear and morality shaped the response to one of history’s most notorious illnesses.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


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]]> The Anatomy Murders The Anatomy Murders Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT 27:13 69306ce6d6bc23eda257ad62 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-knife/episodes/the-anatomy-murders 69306ce6d6bc23eda257ad62 6792767723d520f5410956f6 the-anatomy-murders Join anatomist and human-remains conservator Cat Irving as she explores the grisly story of Edinburgh’s serial killers who murdered to supply bodies to the city’s anatomy schools full 1 13 Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.


In this episode, we’re joined by Anatomist and Human Remains Conservator Cat Irving.


Cat examines the notorious Burke and Hare case and the West Port murders, where poverty and the opportunity to profit from Edinburgh’s cadaver shortage led to a gruesome trade in bodies. Using this grim chapter of history, Cat explores how the scandal reshaped the teaching of anatomy and led to lasting changes in medical ethics and legislation.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


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]]> Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.


In this episode, we’re joined by Anatomist and Human Remains Conservator Cat Irving.


Cat examines the notorious Burke and Hare case and the West Port murders, where poverty and the opportunity to profit from Edinburgh’s cadaver shortage led to a gruesome trade in bodies. Using this grim chapter of history, Cat explores how the scandal reshaped the teaching of anatomy and led to lasting changes in medical ethics and legislation.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat


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]]> Forensic Investigators: Truth In Bone Forensic Investigators: Truth In Bone Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT 36:35 692045ed087c4173ab5f9b98 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-knife/episodes/forensic-investigators-truth-in-bone 692045ed087c4173ab5f9b98 6792767723d520f5410956f6 forensic-investigators-truth-in-bone Forensic Anthropologist Robert Mann takes us inside his work uncovering truth through skeletal remains. full 1 12 Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.


In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Robert Mann, a forensic anthropologist at the University of Hawai‘i’s John A. Burns School of Medicine. Dr. Mann specialises in the analysis of human skeletal remains, using anatomical and biological evidence to reconstruct aspects of an individual’s identity, life history, and, in some cases, the circumstances surrounding their death.


He discusses a compelling case that originated at a homeless encampment in Hawai‘i-an example that illustrates the depth of information preserved within the human skeleton.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


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]]> Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.


In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Robert Mann, a forensic anthropologist at the University of Hawai‘i’s John A. Burns School of Medicine. Dr. Mann specialises in the analysis of human skeletal remains, using anatomical and biological evidence to reconstruct aspects of an individual’s identity, life history, and, in some cases, the circumstances surrounding their death.


He discusses a compelling case that originated at a homeless encampment in Hawai‘i-an example that illustrates the depth of information preserved within the human skeleton.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat


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]]> <![CDATA[Scotland's Early Medical Detectives]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT 37:43 68fa1f08f1e498e67b16beca false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-knife/episodes/scotlands-early-medical-detectives 68fa1f08f1e498e67b16beca 6792767723d520f5410956f6 scotlands-early-medical-detectives Join Louise Willkie as she uncovers how Scotland’s first forensic pioneers changed the face of crime investigation full 1 11 Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.


In this episode, we’re joined by Louise Wilkie, Curator at Surgeons’ Hall Museum, for a fascinating journey into the world of Scotland’s early medical detectives. Hear how Scotland’s first forensic pioneers changed the face of crime investigation, bringing medical science into the courtroom and shaping the role of the expert witness as we know it today.


Louise shares insights from her research into the remarkable origins of medical jurisprudence in Scotland, revealing how physicians and Surgeons helped shape both medicine and justice in ways that still resonate today.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat


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]]> Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.


In this episode, we’re joined by Louise Wilkie, Curator at Surgeons’ Hall Museum, for a fascinating journey into the world of Scotland’s early medical detectives. Hear how Scotland’s first forensic pioneers changed the face of crime investigation, bringing medical science into the courtroom and shaping the role of the expert witness as we know it today.


Louise shares insights from her research into the remarkable origins of medical jurisprudence in Scotland, revealing how physicians and Surgeons helped shape both medicine and justice in ways that still resonate today.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat


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]]> A Surgeons Duel A Surgeons Duel Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT 40:41 68d27b6c325b3a0ac84be680 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-knife/episodes/a-surgeons-duel 68d27b6c325b3a0ac84be680 6792767723d520f5410956f6 a-surgeons-duel Join Robin Fixter-Paterson as he uncovers a gripping 17th-century tale of duels, deceit, and the dramatic downfall of a barber-surgeon full Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.

 

In this episode we’re joined by Robin Fixter, Library and Archive assistant the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, to uncover the gripping true story of Robert Auchmutie, a 17th-century Barber Surgeon who was caught in a deadly scandal.

 

Robin takes us through his research uncovering a compelling story where dueling, power, and politics come together at a moment when the justice system is about to change.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat


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]]> Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.

 

In this episode we’re joined by Robin Fixter, Library and Archive assistant the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, to uncover the gripping true story of Robert Auchmutie, a 17th-century Barber Surgeon who was caught in a deadly scandal.

 

Robin takes us through his research uncovering a compelling story where dueling, power, and politics come together at a moment when the justice system is about to change.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat


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]]> Science and Snake Oil Science and Snake Oil Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT 39:48 68b04bbf7620a68ee6aaa633 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-knife/episodes/science-and-snake-oil 68b04bbf7620a68ee6aaa633 6792767723d520f5410956f6 science-and-snake-oil Join Surgeons Terry Simpson as we dive into the history of medical charlatans in America full 1 9 Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide


In this episode, we’re joined by surgeon, medical myth-buster, and longevity educator Dr. Terry Simpson, who guides us through the bizarre and often shocking world of America’s early medical charlatans. From miracle cures and snake oil salesmen to the outrageous tale of goat gland transplants, we uncover the curious—and at times unbelievable—deliberate deception disguised as medical treatment.


Get ready to explore the fine line between innovation and deception, and discover just how far some so-called doctors were willing to go in the name of health and profit. Spoiler alert: goat testicles are not the answer...


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat


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]]> Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide


In this episode, we’re joined by surgeon, medical myth-buster, and longevity educator Dr. Terry Simpson, who guides us through the bizarre and often shocking world of America’s early medical charlatans. From miracle cures and snake oil salesmen to the outrageous tale of goat gland transplants, we uncover the curious—and at times unbelievable—deliberate deception disguised as medical treatment.


Get ready to explore the fine line between innovation and deception, and discover just how far some so-called doctors were willing to go in the name of health and profit. Spoiler alert: goat testicles are not the answer...


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat


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]]> The Barber Surgeons of Edinburgh The Barber Surgeons of Edinburgh Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT 33:48 6880ea74f6d4262b07ce72bb false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-knife/episodes/the-barber-surgeons-of-edinburgh 6880ea74f6d4262b07ce72bb 6792767723d520f5410956f6 the-barber-surgeons-of-edinburgh full 1 8 Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide. In this episode, we're joined by Thomas Elliott, Head of Surgeons' Hall Museums, as he takes us deep into the world of Edinburgh’s Barber Surgeons. From bloodletting to traphenation, uncover the early—and often astonishing—practices that laid the groundwork for modern surgery. You won’t look at your local barber the same way again...


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat- In His Own Way


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]]> Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide. In this episode, we're joined by Thomas Elliott, Head of Surgeons' Hall Museums, as he takes us deep into the world of Edinburgh’s Barber Surgeons. From bloodletting to traphenation, uncover the early—and often astonishing—practices that laid the groundwork for modern surgery. You won’t look at your local barber the same way again...


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat- In His Own Way


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]]> <![CDATA[Gray's Anatomy]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT 33:40 685d6ba37cd58072a5efe18b false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-knife/episodes/grays-anatomy 685d6ba37cd58072a5efe18b 6792767723d520f5410956f6 grays-anatomy full 1 7 In this episode RCSEd Librarian Steven Kerr discusses the extraordinary story behind one of histories most enduring medical texts -Gray's Anatomy.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat- Oceans at Rest


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]]> In this episode RCSEd Librarian Steven Kerr discusses the extraordinary story behind one of histories most enduring medical texts -Gray's Anatomy.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat- Oceans at Rest


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]]> A Life in Forensic Anthropology with Professor Sue Black A Life in Forensic Anthropology with Professor Sue Black Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT 44:03 682c856355cb2b926ec2c16d false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-knife/episodes/a-life-in-forensic-anthropology-with-professor-sue-black 682c856355cb2b926ec2c16d 6792767723d520f5410956f6 a-life-in-forensic-anthropology-with-professor-sue-black Join professor Sue Black as we discuss her amazing career as a forensic anthropologist, anatomist and academic full 1 6 In this episode Professor Sue Black discusses her extraordinary career as Professor of Anatomy and leading forensic Anthropologist.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat- An Autumn


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]]> In this episode Professor Sue Black discusses her extraordinary career as Professor of Anatomy and leading forensic Anthropologist.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat- An Autumn


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]]> Elsie Inglis Elsie Inglis Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT 37:51 67ffb9c4b4ef799a7a1a1bec false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-knife/episodes/elsie-inglis 67ffb9c4b4ef799a7a1a1bec 6792767723d520f5410956f6 elsie-inglis Join Iain Macintyre as we discuss pioneering Surgeon and Womens Rights activist Elsie Inglis full 1 5 In this episode Surgeon and former Vice President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Iain Macintyre discusses pioneering Surgeon and women's rights activist Elsie Inglis.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat- A Short Walk by Taylor Howard


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]]> In this episode Surgeon and former Vice President of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Iain Macintyre discusses pioneering Surgeon and women's rights activist Elsie Inglis.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat- A Short Walk by Taylor Howard


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]]> A Brief History of Medical Illustration A Brief History of Medical Illustration Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:00:00 GMT 32:08 67e3f40fc38e2d5b7d220396 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-knife/episodes/a-brief-history-of-medical-illustration 67e3f40fc38e2d5b7d220396 6792767723d520f5410956f6 a-brief-history-of-medical-illustration Join Danielle Dray as we discuss the history of British medical illustration and the women who helped shape the field full 1 4 In this episode Surgeons Hall Museums Collections Coordinator Danielle Dray discusses a brief history of medical illustration, its changing purpose, and the women who led the way in professionalising medical art. Dray also discusses the founding of the Medical Artists Association of Great Britain.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat-Winter Dance


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Medical Artists Association of Great Britain (MAA)

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]]> In this episode Surgeons Hall Museums Collections Coordinator Danielle Dray discusses a brief history of medical illustration, its changing purpose, and the women who led the way in professionalising medical art. Dray also discusses the founding of the Medical Artists Association of Great Britain.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat-Winter Dance


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Medical Artists Association of Great Britain (MAA)

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]]> Midwifery and Reproductive Health with Leah Hazard Midwifery and Reproductive Health with Leah Hazard Sat, 08 Mar 2025 01:00:00 GMT 35:08 67c72e067da2435a879c10c6 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-knife/episodes/midwifery-and-reproductive-health-with-leah-hazard 67c72e067da2435a879c10c6 6792767723d520f5410956f6 midwifery-and-reproductive-health-with-leah-hazard full 1 3 In celebration of International Women's Day we are joined Midwife, award winning Author and women's health activist Leah Hazard. Leah shares her insights and experiences both as a practitioner and as a patient in the field of women's reproductive health. We will also discuss Leah's book The Inside Story of Where We All Began: Womb and her upcoming book Birth Wars.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat-Rise by Kulluh


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Leah Hazard: Midwife, Author, Activist

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]]> In celebration of International Women's Day we are joined Midwife, award winning Author and women's health activist Leah Hazard. Leah shares her insights and experiences both as a practitioner and as a patient in the field of women's reproductive health. We will also discuss Leah's book The Inside Story of Where We All Began: Womb and her upcoming book Birth Wars.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Zap Splat-Rise by Kulluh


For more information about Surgeons Hall Museums and The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Library and Archives please see our websites

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If you'd like to know more about Leah Hazard and her work please see her website


Leah Hazard: Midwife, Author, Activist

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]]> Sir James Young Simpson Sir James Young Simpson Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:34:11 GMT 28:46 67bf11bb6b976c3351178107 false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-knife/episodes/sir-james-young-simpson 67bf11bb6b976c3351178107 6792767723d520f5410956f6 sir-james-young-simpson Join Anesthetist and Author Marisa Haetzmen as she discusses how she found inspiration in the renowned Victorian Obstetrician Sir James Young Simpson full 1 2 Join Anesthetist and Author Marisa Haetzman as she discusses how she found inspiration in the renowned Victorian Obstetrician Sir James Young Simpson. Hear about how the exceptional life of Sir Simpson, from his professional successes to his infamous dinner parties, inspired the historic fiction of award winning writing duo Ambrose Parry.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: ZapSplat


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]]> Join Anesthetist and Author Marisa Haetzman as she discusses how she found inspiration in the renowned Victorian Obstetrician Sir James Young Simpson. Hear about how the exceptional life of Sir Simpson, from his professional successes to his infamous dinner parties, inspired the historic fiction of award winning writing duo Ambrose Parry.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: ZapSplat


For more information about Surgeons Hall Museums and The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Library and Archives please see our websites

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]]> The History of Dissection The History of Dissection Thu, 30 Jan 2025 11:35:46 GMT 32:39 679a600a65f740951048357d false https://shows.acast.com/beyond-the-knife/episodes/679a600a65f740951048357d 679a600a65f740951048357d 6792767723d520f5410956f6 Join Anatomist and Human Remains Conservator Cat Irving as we learn about the history of anatomical studies full 1 1 Join Anatomist and Human Remains Conservator Cat Irving as we learn about the history of anatomical studies and the importance of dissection in teaching and discovery.

Hear about the darker past of sourcing cadaver, how the process of dissection has improved dramatically through time and how things have changed for present day anatomists.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Idus-ZapSplat


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]]> Join Anatomist and Human Remains Conservator Cat Irving as we learn about the history of anatomical studies and the importance of dissection in teaching and discovery.

Hear about the darker past of sourcing cadaver, how the process of dissection has improved dramatically through time and how things have changed for present day anatomists.


This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and Estates at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.


Produced by Jordanna Kielty-O'Neill and Keshena Goldie for Surgeons Hall Museums, Library and Archives.


Music Credit: Idus-ZapSplat


For more information about Surgeons Hall Museums and The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh Library and Archives please see our websites

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