Walter Yeo: The First Plastic Surgery Patient
Plastic surgery is now so common that it is advertised on billboards along highways. Depending on the surgeon’s skill, the results can appear entirely natural. …
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What is Shell Shock? The Unseen Wounds of World War One
Military combat is inherently traumatic for those who take part. The fear of death and injury, seeing one’s comrades injured and killed, and the need …
Cher Ami: The Heroic Homing Pigeon of World War I that Saved 194 Men
World War I was the first major conflict of the 20th century. The war saw the introduction of new heavy weapons like tanks, machine guns, …
Adrian Carton de Wiart, The Indestructible Soldier
Being wounded in combat is a horrifying experience. Some wounded soldiers succumb to wounds that appear to be survivable. However, some soldiers surprise medical staff …
How the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered WWI
On a hot Sunday morning in Sarajevo, the heir apparent and his wife were on a trip to help mend relations in the empire’s newest …
Adam Rainer, Born a Dwarf Grew Into a Giant
Being a dwarf (less than 4 feet 10 inches tall) or a giant (over 7 feet tall) can certainly be difficult. In addition to the …