EPISODE · Mar 18, 2009 · 41 MIN
DocArchive (1994): Grave Matter--The History of Body Snatchings
from Documentary on One Podcast · host RTÉ
The growth of medical schools increased in Ireland in the 18th & 19th century and so did demand for cadavers for students to practice on. Body snatching became as prevalent here in Ireland, as it was anywhere else. Dr. Fleetwood investigates this. (First Broadcast 1994)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The growth of medical schools increased in Ireland in the 18th & 19th century and so did demand for cadavers for students to practice on. Body snatching became as prevalent here in Ireland, as it was anywhere else. Dr. Fleetwood investigates this....
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DocArchive (1994): Grave Matter--The History of Body Snatchings
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