This essay examines Francis Sydney Muschamp’s depictions of the Penelope myth during the Victorian era.The Penelope myth,a significant narrative in the Victorian era,was popularized by the Pre-Raphaelite painters Tho...
In the early 20th century,numerous western botanists,often referred to as‘plant hunters’,embarked on ambitious expeditions to China,playing a crucial role in the study of botany and botanical diversity.Despite their...
On the eve of the Opium War,J.F.Davis,His Majesty’s Chief Superintendent of British Trade in China,put forward“Reticent”policy to ease the Sino-British relations after“Napier’s Fizzle”.The“Reticent”policy is a...
This editorial addresses catatonia,a complex neuropsychiatric syndrome characterised by a spectrum of psychomotor disturbances.The editorial seeks to clarify the ambiguous aspects of catatonia,integrating recent resea...
The Great Gatsby showcases Fitzgerald’s expert writing techniques and is considered the quintessential novel for revealing the extravagant and hedonistic society of its time.With the burgeoning film industry reshapin...
The rich history of anatomy in Persian Medicine is evident and significant(1).In the medieval era,there were a large number of experienced Persian physicians who studied and were experts in the field of human dissecti...
A remarkable painting of St.Francis of Assisi is on display in the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields,USA,painted by the Italian master Pietro da Rimini around 1330(Figure 1)(1).The painting is entitled‘Saint Fr...
Francis Glisson(1598-1677)was born in Bristol and studied to become a doctor at Caius College,Cambridge,where he eventually was appointed as professor of medicine.He wrote the first monograph on the anatomy of the liv...