The Complete History of Science

Circulation! [William Harvey Part 3]

Gethin Richards Season 6 Episode 7

At the start of the 17th century Harvey finally put all of the pieces in place.  He had discovered that blood circulates through the body with the heart acting as a pump.  Realising that he was undermining a millenia of Galenism, he set out carefully, working to convince his peers of his discovery.  He made many public demonstrations to support his findings, meeting both support and controversy.  

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