Beyond The Knife

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 bizar…

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 Bar…

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 Dire…

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 Heritag…

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 ho…

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…

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…

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 Simps…

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 so…