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Gunter von Hagens with one of his bodies

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A three-part history of the science of anatomy, from the ancient practice of human vivisection in the Greek Empire to the endemic grave robbing of 19th-century Britain

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Series 1 Episode 1 The Anatomists

A history of the science of anatomy, from the ancient practice of human vivisection in the Greek…
Series 1 Episode 2 Body Snatchers

Eighteenth century surgeons needed bodies to try out new operations and teach anatomy, but they…

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Rev James Buxton on Gunter von Hagens

The Rev James Buxton, Chaplain of the Guy's, King's and St Thomas' Schools of Medicine, Dentistry and Biomedical Sciences, gives his opinions on Gunter von Hagens and Body Worlds:
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Dr Colin Stolkin on Gunter von Hagens

Dr Colin Stolkin, anatomist at Guy's Hospital, gives his opinion on Gunter von Hagens and Body Worlds:
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