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The Dubious Book of Famous Deeds

Host Paul Bates dismantles the British Empire one deed at a time as he guides us through history, as told by a skewed and suspect book from 1889.
Aug 30 2021

Chapter 8. 19th Century Surgeons, or: Time Me Gentlemen, Time Me

The Dubious Book of Famous Deeds

Chapter 8. 19th Century Surgeons, or: Time Me Gentlemen, Time Me

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Comedian Stacey McGunnigle is here to learn about Sir William Ferguson, beloved Scottish surgeon, and stares aghast as we cut open and examine the world of surgery in 1800s London! You’ll hear about Robert Liston, a surgeon known more for speed than precision; the grizzly Burke & Hare murders done in the name of science; and a too-graphic account of the full surgery experience.

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