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Now open - ‘Jason and the Adventure of 254’ 👀 A new exhibition at Wellcome Collection by the wonderful Jason Wilsher-Mills ( @JASONWILSHERMIL ).

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VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA VAGINA. There. We said it. And no one died! Because vaginas are nothing to be ashamed of. So if you have one, treat it to a smear test today. #EndSmearFear

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Wow. Historic FAKE NEWS leak: 'orange-faced devil grabs people with small hands, urinates'. A TOTAL WITCH HUNT! Shame. #fakenews

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What's #Covfefe ? Our collection suggests it's a demon summoned by writing its name over & over again. Its powers are unclear. Bear with! 😬

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Get you a museum that can do it all. #dollypartonchallenge

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The Romans were fascinated with the phallus. Literally. Considered a charm that could ward off evil, it was related to the deity Fascinus whose name comes from the Latin 'fascinare' which means 'enchantment, spell, witchcraft' and from where we get the word 'fascinate'.

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MRI of a Pumpkin. Happy Halloween! 🎃

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What’s the point of museums? Truthfully, we’re asking ourselves the same question. 🧵

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#ThingsThatAreBadForYourHealth introducing the stimulating vapours of tobacco through the rectum to 'resuscitate' the drowned. The 18th century was an interesting time to be alive.

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Death, in the form of a skeleton, dances in succession with people representing different social ranks - from Pope to peasant - and takes away each in turn, demonstrating that no one, however exalted in life, can escape death. #InternationalDanceDay

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Sex education and sexual enlightenment is good for everyone. But what happens when that discussion is censored on social media, where the word vagina is an ‘offensive’ term? @WhoresofYore looks at the battleground of sexual censorship on the internet. [THREAD] #SexualHealthWeek

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For anyone who needs to hear it: You're doing great!

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It's Friday. Here's an elephant shrew ❤️

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‘Silence = Death’. If you don’t speak out, you are complicit. George Floyd’s murder was vicious, tragic and avoidable. He joins others who died needlessly. We need to act up in the face of structural racism and the turbulence caused by colonial violence now. #BlackLivesMatter

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This anatomical fugitive sheet was published in 1566. It's composed of printed paper flaps that, when lifted, reveal the internal organs of the figure. Medical illustrations like this allowed physicians to see the body in various stages of dissection.

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Follow #MuseumInstaSwap on @Instagram to discover the stories 10 London museums are sharing: http://t.co/EYUe7XWTse http://t.co/7PCUExfYYn

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This magnificent 16th century medicine chest contains 126 bottles and pots for drugs, some of which still have their original contents including some lesser known remedies such as rhubarb powder, ointment for worms, juniper water and mustard oil. .

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On a summer’s day in 2013, an artist called Audrey Amiss died alone in her south London flat, aged 79. She documented the last day of her life by pasting some food packaging into a scrapbook, and recording the things she noticed in her final hours. 🧵

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We invite challenges to our thinking and we listen to our audience, which is why we’ve taken the decision to remove the word womxn from our website and communications about the Daylighting event. We’re sorry that we made the wrong call.

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Get you a museum that can do it all. ALL. #dollypartonchallenge

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Today your heart will beat around 100,000 times, pumping 9,000 ltrs of blood through a circulatory system 60,000 miles long #WorldHeartDay ❤️

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Before antibiotics, syphilis unleashed centuries of misery, countered by desperate but largely useless remedies. With the spread of syphilis shockingly on the rise again, Dr Kate Lister @WhoresofYore takes a graphic look at how our forbears suffered.

Sex and syphilis

Before antibiotics, syphilis unleashed centuries of misery, countered by desperate but largely useless remedies. With the spread of syphilis on the rise, it’s worth remembering what our forebears...

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When a woman discloses that she’s autistic the reaction is often dismissal or denial, but in this insightful and moving series of portraits and interviews by photographer @RosieBarnesFoto , voices and experiences are heard.

’No you’re not’ – a portrait of autistic women

In this sensitive series of portraits and interviews, photographer Rosie Barnes acknowledges the voices and experiences of autistic women.

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This is fine.

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Just a flying phallic amulet. Nothing to see here.

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A serene space in the heart of London with free wifi, plenty of desk space and comfy sofas to lounge in. With over 1,000 books our Reading Room is a place where you can read, work, meet friends or just chill out. And it’s open to everyone!

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Before Dettol

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These cufflinks contain pictures of two different strains of plague-causing bacteria discovered in 1894, the names of which are engraved on the back. It’s believed that they were made by Fabergé, the celebrated Russian jeweller.

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To prevent the Black Death spreading in the 14th century, all ships thought to be infected were isolated for 40 days to prevent the spread of the disease. In fact, the word quarantine comes from the Italian quaranta giorni, meaning “40 days”.

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A woman's story of pain is one of being told her agony is normal, perhaps exaggerated or even imagined.

Thousands of years of women’s pain

Even in the 21st century, women with severe monthly pain find their suffering minimised or dismissed by the medical profession. Such pain is seen as simply a natural part of being female.

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A skeleton, warning of the dangers of fornication, lifts up the hem of her dress as a parody of seduction c.1680 #FolkloreThursday

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What influences do buildings have on your physical and mental health? This is the subject of our new major exhibition, 'Living with Buildings'. From Dickensian slums to high-rise towers we chart the impact of architecture on our health and wellbeing.

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Quarantine was once the only tool in the fight against infectious disease. As countries across the globe move towards isolation to stop the spread of Coronavirus, the role of quarantine, even in today’s world of vaccines and antibiotics, is once again proving highly effective.

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You'll never look at chalk the same way again.

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When your enema coat button sums up #MondayMorning

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It's #NationalCurryWeek so here's a picture of a skeleton because WE DON'T CHANGE WHO WE ARE FOR TRENDING HASHTAGS.

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Happy #NationalKissingDay ! 😘

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Happy #InternationalCatDay ! Here's a GIF made from Eadweard Muybridge's photo study of cat locomotion in the 1800s. http://t.co/dv9HDzobsq

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Before the use of insulin in 1922 diabetes was a deadly disease. The only hope those diagnosed with it had to prolong their life was, paradoxically, to be on a diet which took them to the very edge of starvation. #WorldDiabetesDay

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A recent survey of people aged 23-36 revealed that nearly 30% would avoid hugging a person who is HIV-positive. This is unacceptable. So let’s end the stigma and share the facts. #WorldAIDSDay

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We don’t think anyone should be excluded from visiting museums and galleries. So today, rather than telling you about all the cool stuff in our newest exhibition, In Plain Sight, we want to show you the space instead. 🧵

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Love them or loathe them, face coverings have been used to protect us from all sorts of harmful material in the air for a very long time. [Thread] #facecoverings #facemask

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Charles Darwin was a keen walker, believing a good stroll provided a perfect opportunity to think through problems. This skull pommel with green glass eyes is part of Darwin's Whalebone walking stick, on display in our Medicine Man gallery. #DarwinDay

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We want to change that. We want to do better. And we invite you to help us get there. Tell us: what's the point of museums?

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These life-size realistic chocolate hearts from the @TheEdibleMuseum give a whole new meaning to la dolce vita. Approved of by Medical Doctors, Horror fans and Romantics alike. Buy them from @ShopWellcome while stocks last! #ValentinesDay

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Sándor Vay was a famous Hungarian writer. And, in modern terms, was assigned female at birth. He was born a girl with the female name Sarolta, but lived the life of an aristocratic man in 19th-century Hungary. 1/6🧵

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It's #FridayThe13th and we're over here like...

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We have a lot of books in our collection. Not all of them are Pulitzer Prize winners. But we love them all the same 🐛🐜🐞

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It's International Day of Sign Languages! This engraving illustrates the sign language alphabet👆🏿🤙🏼🖐🏽✊🏿👌🏾 This image is probably from the 19th or very early 20th century, but sign language has been around in an official format since the 16th century! #SignLanguagesDay

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This 18th century European Vanitas features many symbols typical for this kind of object, such as a skull and insects that feast on decaying flesh. You can see this beautiful reminder of death in our Medicine Man gallery.

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We can’t change our past. But we can work towards a future where we give voice to the narratives and lived experiences of those who have been silenced, erased and ignored.

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The Anglo-Saxon name for February was Sol-Monath which roughly means 'the month of cakes'. BRING BACK THE PAST NOW!

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U ok Hun?

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You're not too sensitive. You just feel the amount you feel.

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Doctors in the 19th century viewed female masturbation as an abnormal practice that could cause insanity or even kill. Dr Kate Lister of @WhoresofYore looks at the brutal remedies that went to surprising extremes for the sake of a 'cure'.

Female masturbation and the perils of pleasure

Dr Kate Lister exposes the brutal 19th-century ‘cures’ for women who indulged in masturbation.

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Did you know medieval theologians recommended beans to cure impotence, as they believed an erection was caused by air inflating the penis! Yes, history has proved a very bumpy ride for the demon rod. Kate Lister from @WhoresofYore takes a closer look.

The metamorphosis of masturbation

Throughout history, medics and campaigners have tried to stamp out masturbation – but is modern science transforming its reputation?

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- Yarr, I was a pirate but they kicked meowt - Garr! What for? - Mewtiny! #TalkLikeAPirateDay

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Queen Elizabeth I used to honour visiting guests and ambassadors by presenting them with their likenesses created out of gingerbread, a custom that led to our modern gingerbread figures. Here's a no-bake 15th century 'gyngerbrede' recipe to try at home (if you can read it!)

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In 14th-century London, Church leaders discovered how to make a tidy income from sex workers. Kate Lister from @WhoresofYore explains how this contradictory state of affairs came about.

The bishop’s profitable sex workers

How did the Church rake in revenue from 14th-century sex regulations? Kate Lister explores a bishop’s lucrative rulebook.

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Happy #NationalDogDay ! This etching called 'The Dog of the Convent' shows a rescue dog carrying a small child on its back to a hospice. Here's to all the rescue and service dogs out there doing brilliant work every day and helping us humans stay safe and healthy! 🐶🐕🐩

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Look at this stuff, isn't it neat? Wouldn't you think Wellcome Collection's complete?

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Leaving your office on the #hottestdayoftheyear

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It's official! We’ll be reopening our doors to the public on 7 October 2020. Stay tuned for more information about our new programme, and the safety measures we'll take to protect you, which will be announced soon. We can't wait to welcome you back! 🎉🏛️🥳🌈🎉

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Darling of 19th-century American 'freak shows', Evatima Tardo remained serene as she withstood crucifixion and the bites of poisonous snakes. But she took the secret behind her abilities to her grave.

The extraordinary body of Evatima Tardo

Darling of 19th-century American freak shows, Evatima Tardo remained serene as she withstood crucifixion and the bites of poisonous snakes. But she took the secret behind her abilities to her grave.

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How did you avoid catching the plague? Smoke constantly. Carry a sponge soaked in vinegar. Hang oranges studded with cloves around your house. This was the best medical advice available c.1665, as the Great Plague ravaged London. #MuseumFromHome

Deadly stinks and life-saving aromas in plague-stricken London

In the plague-ravaged London of 1665, could perfume really save your life?

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What's your favourite "getting me through this" thing right now?

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Early 17th century allegorical print showing Truth being attacked by tradition, persecution, superstition, violence and betrayal. Not much changed then.

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No photography #MusMeme

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Meet six extraordinary figures in the history of medicine that you’ve probably never heard of, whose contributions range from discovering the causative agent of syphilis to advancing techniques for the study of living cells. Portraits by artist Sam Falconer. [THREAD]

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Statement on the closure of our Medicine Man gallery

The closure of Medicine Man is the result of several years’ research and reflection, and is the next step in updating how we display items from the collections.

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But by exhibiting these items together – the very fact that they’ve ended up in one place – the story we told was that of a man with enormous wealth, power and privilege. And the stories we neglected to tell were those that we have historically marginalised or excluded.

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During his life Edward Lovett (1852-1933) amassed a huge collection of objects mostly relating to his passion for folklore, charms, amulets and superstitions. #InternationalMuseumDay #IMD2018 #welovett #wehaveacharmforthat [THREAD]

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How could you avoid catching the Black Death? Some of the best medical advice from c.1665 included smoking constantly, carrying a sponge soaked in vinegar and hanging oranges studded with cloves around your house.

Deadly stinks and life-saving aromas in plague-stricken London

In the plague-ravaged London of 1665, could perfume really save your life?

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Surprisingly, this method of reviving the dead was common in the second half of the 18th century. In 1774 the Royal Humane Society - literally named The Society of the Recovery of Persons Apparently Drowned - was set up after 123 people had drowned in London the previous year.

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Are you ill or simply...in love? Sometimes it can be hard to tell. It's no wonder lovesickness was for centuries considered a very real disease. [THREAD] 1/11

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Join us in this five-part serial as we dive into Audrey’s life, works and legacy. In this first article, Carter looks at how this incredible archive found its way to Wellcome Collection.

Who was Audrey Amiss?

Elena Carter introduces the vast collection left behind by artist Audrey Amiss, who documented her life in astonishing detail.

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Culture is brain food. Culture is broccoli that tastes nice. Culture is the foam on life's latte. Culture makes you laugh and cry and look smart at parties. Get some culture. #ArtsHealthWellbeing

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Other approaches to apparent drowning included rubbing the skin and blood-letting. The only thing the unfortunate patient could be thankful for was that they were very likely dead or unconscious when these indignities were performed.

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In the 19th century women’s prisons focused on restoring female and maternal qualities. Women required saving twice, first from their criminality and then from their deviance from anticipated female behaviour. These expectations had consequences.

Disturbed minds and disruptive bodies

Prison officers tried to regulate women’s minds and bodies and maintain a new disciplinary routine in the second half of the 1800s.

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The wonderfully hirsute Barbara van Beck, 17th century businesswoman and all-round celebrity!

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Male masturbation has had a chequered past, characterised by shame and disapproval. But, as Kate Lister @WhoresofYore reveals, recent scientific discoveries could begin to confer respectability on solitary self pleasure.

The metamorphosis of masturbation

Throughout history, medics and campaigners have tried to stamp out masturbation – but is modern science transforming its reputation?

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We’ve closed our doors for now, and we’re already missing you. But we are still here online. Physical distance doesn't have to mean social distance. So we want to hear from you! What would you like to see and hear from us? What can we do for you during these unprecedented times?

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This is an early form of pop-up book from the 1500s. It’s called a fugitive sheet because the flaps (which can be lifted to reveal the insides of a person’s anatomy), were often torn or misplaced over time 🏃💨 1/4

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This human eye model dates from 1870 and was made from papier mâché and glass by French physician Dr. Louis Auzoux. His models were designed to be 'dissectable' and this eye opens up into three detachable parts. You can see the opened eye at @sciencemuseum

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Jason being vomited from dragon of Colchis's mouth after it had received a drug from Athena, 5th B.C. #MuseumDragons http://t.co/mkKL4hqjLk

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What does it mean to be 'skilled' or 'unskilled' and who decides?

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This remarkably life-like wax head from the 19th century, complete with eyelashes, shows the internal structure of skull, eye and face muscles. Wax models like these were often used for teaching anatomy to medical students or as part of popular anatomy shows.

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Do statues need protection?

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Love is in the air.

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We tried to do this with some of the pieces in Medicine Man using artist interventions. But the display still perpetuates a version of medical history that is based on racist, sexist and ableist theories and language.

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Watch a leg transplant they said. It'll be fun they said.

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This was problematic for a number of reasons. Who did these objects belong to? How were they acquired? What gave us the right to tell their stories?

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I am a sex historian and post historical titbits such as this on Twitter and Instagram as @WhoresofYore and have had both accounts suspended because of ‘inappropriate content’. Thankfully, I was able to appeal on both occasions. But, I am one of the lucky ones. 13/17

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Historically, prostitution has been punished, sometimes tolerated and only rarely accepted in society. But mapping the different ways in which sex work has been perceived can helps us to understand, and to look beyond, the stigma.

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Enjoy your EXTRA HOUR OF LIFE this weekend when the #ClocksGoBack

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This is why this Sunday on 27 November, we will be closing Medicine Man for good.

Medicine Man

This free permanent exhibition in central London reunites a cross-section of extraordinary objects about science, medicine, health and the body from Henry Wellcome’s collection.

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"Woman is made for motherhood, not for learning." Thankfully, Elena Cornaro Piscopia, born #OnThisDay in 1646, didn't listen to the university chancellor who said this, instead becoming the first ever woman to receive a Ph.D. Celebrated today @GoogleDoodles .

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Dr Kate Lister @WhoresofYore invited 5 contributors to share their diverse and often heartbreaking personal experiences of sex work. @IAmMattVC explores how shame and stigma affect sex workers’ access to medical and mental health help. #ReframingSexWork

Sex work, stigma and whorephobia

Like everyone, sex workers sometimes need medical or mental health support. But shame and stigma seriously affect attitudes and access.

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If we want to keep our children “safe” from sex, we need to do something we British aren’t very good at doing; we need to talk openly and honestly about sex and porn. This is a conversation many of the accounts being deleted are trying to facilitate. 17/17

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Where do you find tranquillity? Comic by @gemmacorrell #BeingHumanNow

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