De humani corporis fabrica | The Beauty of Anatomy

Adam Rutherford views an original copy of Vesalius' groundbreaking book on anatomy 'De humani corporis fabrica'.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 6'14''
  • Broadcast year: 2014
Curriculum Connection
  • Biology | Medicine in Britain, c1000-present | c1500-c1700: The Medical Renaissance in England | Approaches to prevention and treatment
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  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Four
  • Programme: The Beauty of Anatomy
  • Episode: Andreas Vesalius
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