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S02E10: Between Life and Death: Frankenstein and Medical History
30 October 2026
32 minutes
Welcome to Beyond the Knife — where history and medicine collide.
In this episode, we’re joined by Human Remains Conservator and Anatomist Cat Irving to explore the fascinating medical history that may have inspired Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. From anatomical discoveries to experiments with electricity, we uncover the scientific ideas and medical practices that may have influenced one of literature’s most iconic Gothic novels.