The Complete History of Science
The History of Science, told from the beginning.
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The Complete History of Science
Galen and the Anatomists
Galen was the greatest medical man in the ancient world. His fame rested upon his abilities as a healer, but also his unparalleled knowledge of the human body. This episode explores Galen's time in Rome where he demonstrated his impressive knowledge of anatomy which was unsurpassed in antiquity. We also investigate Galen's predeccessors Aristotle, Praxagoras, Herophilus and Erasistratus who between them invented the fields of anatomy and physiology.
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