Unicorns and Rhinos: Animal Medicine
When & Where
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Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Thursday, 6 April 2023 - 6:30pm
Event Details
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh and discover the central role that animals have played in the history of medicine.
Explore the history of diagnosing patients based on which mammal they looked like as well as the medicinal uses of beavers, herrings and 'unicorn' horns. The College's fascinating collections of medical objects and early texts will show the multifaceted relationship between animals and medicine from the 1400s to the present day.
Costs
£6
Event Location
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Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
11 Queen Street
Edinburgh
EH2 1JQ