By Michael J. North Some of the oldest materials in the historical collections of the National Library of Medicine are on the subject of natural
Tag: animals
How To… Kill Animals Humanely
By Michael Sappol Is empathy innate? Are we all born with the ability to identify with the emotions of others, to feel someone else’s pain?
The “Wound Man” in Two Recent Acquisitions
By Margaret Kaiser The “wound man” was a most popular image, especially in early printed books. Pierced by a variety of weapons, he demonstrated the
Losing the Miracle?
Maryn McKenna spoke today at the National Library of Medicine on “Losing the Miracle? Agriculture, the FDA, and the Controversy over Farm Antibiotics.” Ms. McKenna
The Magic in Mold and Dirt
Circulating Now welcomes guest bloggers Diane Wendt and Mallory Warner from the Division of Medicine and Science at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
Markham’s Masterpiece of Horse Care
By Michael J. North Markham’s Masterpiece One of the most important and enduring books in the English language about the care of horses is by