Sir Joseph Bazalgette (1819-1891) And the Cleansing of the Victorian Metropolis The illustrated lecture will examine Bazalgette’s achievement and the work involved in building this latest addition to it.
Hygeia and Panacea: Is prevention better than cure? Better sanitation and hygiene, coupled with immunization, have dramatically reduced...
Pathogens and parasites; plagues and pandemics The earliest gains in life expectancy were made by understanding...
Getting a life: Limits to health in the 21st century Our health and longevity are affected by a multitude of...
Birth control, Death control and the Demographic Transition The improving survival rates of children, and the freedom to...
The Times of Our Lives: A history of longevity Notwithstanding Bible stories, the average human lifespan has reached "three...
Lifestyle diseases: The burden of choice? Take exercise, wear seatbelts, eat the right food, stay off...
The Victorians: Gender and Sexuality 'Victorian' came in the twentieth century to stand for sexual...