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Beyond The Knife

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podcast · By Surgeons Hall Museum · English · Official site

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  1. Episode · Aug 28, 2026

    South Asian Medical Women (opens the original)

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    Welcome to Beyond the Knife -where history and medicine collide. In this episode Dr Theeba Krishnamoorthy uncovers the remarkable stories of early South Asian women in medicine and their connections to Edinburgh. Inspired by a search for women from a similar background within the history of her own profession, she discovered a largely overlooked legacy of pioneering doctors whose lives crossed continents, cultures and barriers. This podcast brings their stories back into the history of medicine

  2. Episode · Jul 31, 2026

    Fragile Creatures- The Women Behind the Songs (opens the original)

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    Welcome to Beyond the Knife -where history and medicine collide. In this episode, we’re joined by acclaimed singer-songwriter Hannah Rose Platt, whose haunting, cinematic storytelling blends music, theatre, and folklore to bring forgotten histories to life. We explore the remarkable women from medical history who inspired her concept album Fragile Creatures , uncovering the real stories behind the songs-from historical myths and medical misdiagnoses to the women whose experiences have too often

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