Find key developments in the field of medicine, from the birth of Hippocrates to today.
460 BCE
Birth of Hippocrates, Greek physician and founder of the first university. Considered the father…
Biographical SketchThe Emersons first appeared in the north of England, but Thomas, who landed in Massachusetts in 1638, came from Hertfordshire. He built soon after a house, sometimes railed…
The Higher Education of WomenPolitical Status of WomenProfessions and Occupations Open to Women It naturally follows that the professions should be entered by women. Apparently the medical…
Those who entertain the same religious views as Richard Baxter. The chief points are- (1) That Christ died in a spiritual sense for the elect, and in a general sense for all; (2) that…
Both the music and words were composed by Dr. Henry Carey in 1740. However, in Antwerp cathedral is a MS. copy of it which affirms that the words and music were by Dr. John Bull; adding…
Take a trip down memory lane with us as we explore some of the most memorable quotes from the Jurassic Park and Jurassic World movies. Our collection of quotes from the Jurassic franchise will give…
One of the eighty-one celebrated literary characters of the 19th century published in Fraser's Magazine (1830-1838). Amongst them are Harrison Ainsworth, the countess of Blessington,…
(3 syl.). A grasping, miserly churl. Dr. Johnson gives the derivation of this word thus, “coeur mechant, unknown correspondent.” Dr. Ash, in his dictionary, says, “coeur, unknown; merchant…
“C'est un drôle, ” or “C'est un drôle d'homme” (he is a rum customer). “Un joyeux drôle ” means a boon companion. “Une drôle de chose” means a queer thing; something one can make neither…
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