In this week’s episode, Daisy and Olivia chat about the Cs - condoms, cataracts and coffee.
The duo begin with the risque topic of condoms and discuss the connection between a well-known economist in history and birth control. Then, they discuss some unsavoury historical cataract surgery, the kind that will test even the strongest of stomachs. And the final topic is coffee: most of us drink it at least once a day, but would you have thought of it as a tool for networking? So, from contraceptives to caffeine, join Daisy and Olivia as they explore some Cs in the history of medicine.
The Team: Laura Burgess has been a volunteer with the Physicians' Gallery since 2021 after completing her MA in History from UNC Charlotte. She is interested in the history of mental health and loves to explore new creative methods to share history. Sarah E Hayward earned her PhD in Museums and Heritage Studies, with a focus on the history of learning disability, from Kingston University London in 2023. She now works in the Archive Service at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) in Putney. Sarah has been a dedicated volunteer with the Physicians' Gallery since 2021. She has a passion for archival research and loves to explore creative ways to share the hidden stories she uncovers. Charlotte Holmes received her PhD in History from the University of Edinburgh in 2022 and she has been volunteering with the Physicians' Gallery since 2019. Her main interest is in Scottish medical history but she has recently been researching the disabled experience in early modern Scotland. Olivia Howarth is a volunteer with the Physicians' Gallery, a qualified archivist, heritage enthusiast and self-proclaimed lifetime nerd with an interest in medical history.
