
Beyond the Knife is a Medical History podcast brought to you by Surgeons Hall Museum, Library and Archive. Each episode we are joined by speakers who bring you stories from the history of Medicine and Surgery.
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| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryScienceNatural Sciences | |||

Welcome to Beyond the Knife -where history and medicine collide.
In this episode, we’re joined by anatomist and human remains conservator Cat Irving as she explores the long and often bizarre history of gonorrhoea, from early diagnoses and eye-water... more
Welcome to Beyond the Knife - where history and medicine collide. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Aaron Allen as he explores the early incorporation of Incorporation of Barber Surgeons in Edinburgh. From royal charters to the rise of organised cr... more
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 med... more
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 t... more
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Excellent episode, I really enjoyed it. Thank you. I wondered if you might have mentioned Dr James Barry (Margaret Anne Bulkley) She had quite a story!
Interesting, thoughtful and relaxing (narrator has a soothing voice). Host is engaging and knowledgeable. Crossing my fingers for a more frequent posting schedule as currently only planned to be posted monthly.
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The show centers on the history of medicine and surgery, often exploring how past practices, regulations, and scientific breakthroughs shaped modern healthcare. Episodes weave archival material, museum perspectives, and expert commentary to illuminate topics from barber surgeons and anatomical study to medical ethics, forensic science, and public health policy. A notable thread is the fusion of historical storytelling with tangible artifacts and case studies, offering vivid context for how medical knowledge evolved and why old controversies still echo in today's medical culture and governance. The format tends to be deeply research-driven, archival in flavor, and guest-led when specialists provide deep-dive perspectives on specific eras, ca... more
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Recent guests on Beyond The Knife include:
1. Aaron Allen
2. Andy Ellis
3. Cat Irving
4. Robert Mann
5. Louise Wilkie
6. Robin Fixter
7. Dr. Terry Simpson
8. Thomas Elliott
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