from the John Boorman film, “Excalibur” Few stories are better known in the Western world than that of King Arthur. In a previous blog post we commented, in some detail, on that legend (1). Who has not heard of… Continue Reading →
King Arthur (“Rex Arturus”) rides to seek the Holy Grail (11th century) mosaic, Otranto Cathedral, Puglia, Italy Approximately 20 years ago an Arthurian scholar travelled through Cornwall and Wales, stopping in shops and pubs to try to determine if… Continue Reading →
The tsetse fly is a member of the genus Glossina. This blood-sucking fly is indigenous to the equatorial area of Africa. There are about 30 known species and subspecies of tsetse files, but only nine belong to subspecies of G…. Continue Reading →
Jeopardy category: Medical trivia Jeopardy answer: Johannes Lijdius Catherinus Pompe van Meerdervoort, the Netherlands Correct response: Who established the foundation for modern medical practice in Japan and from what country was he? Many writers—generally of a certain (relatively advanced)… Continue Reading →
John F. Kennedy lying in state, November 24, 1963 On Friday, November 22, 1963, 55 years ago, I was a third-year medical student sitting in a lecture room on the second floor of Freedmen’s Hospital, Washington, D.C. The lecture… Continue Reading →
Contrary to T.S. Eliot, April is definitely not—at least for me—the cruelest month. To the contrary, April has always meant springtime, sunshine, light rains (“ … April showers bring May flowers …”) and the promise of summer warmth and vacations…. Continue Reading →
Last week, my wife, Kate, and I went to hear a concert given by Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stookey. The night of February 17 was miserable because of a ferocious, record-breaking rainstorm and high winds. We started out for… Continue Reading →
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