Oct 30, 202632 minS2
Welcome to Beyond the Knife - where history and medicine collide. In this episode, we’re joined by Human Remains Conservator and Anatomist Cat Irving to explore the fascinating medical history that may have inspired...
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Beyond The Knife
Hosted by Surgeons Hall Museum · history · EN
About this Podcast:
Beyond the Knife is a Medical History podcast brought to you by Surgeons Hall Museum, Library and Archive. Each episode we are joined by speakers who bring you stories from the history of Medicine and Surgery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What is Beyond The Knife about?
Beyond the Knife is a Medical History podcast brought to you by Surgeons Hall Museum, Library and Archive. Each episode we are joined by speakers who bring you stories from the history of Medicine and Surgery.
Who hosts Beyond The Knife?
Beyond The Knife is hosted by Surgeons Hall Museum. The show has published 22 episodes to date.
What has Beyond The Knife covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Between Life and Death: Frankenstein and Medical History" (30 October 2026, 32 minutes), "The Great Windmill Street Anatomy Theatre" (25 September 2026, 26 minutes), and "South Asian Medical Women" (28 August 2026, 25 minutes).
How often does Beyond The Knife publish?
Beyond The Knife publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 22 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Beyond The Knife?
Booking probability for Beyond The Knife is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond The Knife requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond The Knife's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Beyond The Knife are Health & Wellness Services. Beyond The Knife has a history audience.
About the host
Surgeons Hall Museum hosts Beyond The Knife, a history podcast with 22 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 25, 202626 minS2
Welcome to Beyond the Knife — where history and medicine collide. In this episode, we’re joined by Human Remains Conservator and Anatomist Cat Irving to explore the fascinating and complex history of the Great Windmill...
Episode #8
South Asian Medical Women
Aug 28, 202625 minS2Welcome to Beyond the Knife -where history and medicine collide. In this episode Dr Theeba Krishnamoorthy uncovers the remarkable stories of early South Asian women in medicine and their connections to Edinburgh...
- Jul 31, 202627 minS2
Welcome to Beyond the Knife -where history and medicine collide. In this episode, we’re joined by acclaimed singer-songwriter Hannah Rose Platt, whose haunting, cinematic storytelling blends music, theatre, and folklore...
- Jul 31, 202627 minS2
<p>Welcome to Beyond the Knife -where history and medicine collide.</p><br><p>In this episode, we’re joined by acclaimed singer-songwriter Hannah Rose Platt, whose haunting, cinematic storytelling blends music, theatre...
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Episode #6
Edinburgh: City of Medicine
Jun 26, 202649 minS2<p>Welcome to Beyond the Knife -where history and medicine collide.</p><br><p>In this episode, we’re joined by Malcolm MacCallum, Curator of the Anatomical Museum at the University of Edinburgh, and Thomas Elliott, Head...
Episode #6
Edinburgh: City of Medicine
Jun 26, 202649 minS2Welcome to Beyond the Knife -where history and medicine collide. In this episode, we’re joined by Malcolm MacCallum, Curator of the Anatomical Museum at the University of Edinburgh, and Thomas Elliott, Head of Surgeons...
Episode #5
A History of Gonorrhoea
May 29, 202622 minS2<p>Welcome to Beyond the Knife -where history and medicine collide.</p><br><p>In this episode, we’re joined by anatomist and human remains conservator Cat Irving as she explores the long and often bizarre history of...
- Apr 24, 202648 minS2
<p>Welcome to Beyond the Knife - where history and medicine collide. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Aaron Allen as he explores the early incorporation of Incorporation of Barber Surgeons in Edinburgh. From royal...
Episode #3
General Paralysis of the Insane
Mar 27, 202643 minS2<p>Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.</p><br><p>In this episode, we’re joined by author and Neuropsychologist Andy Ellis.</p><br><p>Andy explores General Paralysis of the Insane, a...
Episode #2
The Edinburgh 7
Feb 27, 202633 minS2<p>Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide. </p><br><p>In this episode, we’re joined by Surgeons Hall Museum Curator Louise Wilkie. </p><br><p>Louise explores the history of the Edinburgh Seven...
- Jan 30, 202627 minS2
<p>Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.</p><br><p>In this episode, we’re joined by Anatomist and Human Remains Conservator Cat Irving.</p><br><p>Cat explores the history of syphilis in...
Episode #13
The Anatomy Murders
Dec 23, 202527 minS1<p>Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.</p><br><p>In this episode, we’re joined by Anatomist and Human Remains Conservator Cat Irving.</p><br><p>Cat examines the notorious Burke and Hare case...
Episode #12
Forensic Investigators: Truth In Bone
Nov 28, 202537 minS1<p>Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.</p><br><p>In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Robert Mann, a forensic anthropologist at the University of Hawai‘i’s John A. Burns School of Medicine...
Episode #11
Scotland's Early Medical Detectives
Oct 31, 202538 minS1<p>Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.</p><br><p>In this episode, we’re joined by Louise Wilkie, Curator at Surgeons’ Hall Museum, for a fascinating journey into the world of Scotland’s...
Beyond The Knife
A Surgeons Duel
Sep 26, 202541 minS0<p>Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide.</p><p> </p><p>In this episode we’re joined by Robin Fixter, Library and Archive assistant the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, to uncover the...
Episode #9
Science and Snake Oil
Aug 29, 202540 minS1<p>Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide</p><br><p>In this episode, we’re joined by surgeon, medical myth-buster, and longevity educator Dr. Terry Simpson, who guides us through the bizarre and...
Episode #8
The Barber Surgeons of Edinburgh
Jul 25, 202534 minS1<p>Welcome to Beyond the Knife– where history and medicine collide. In this episode, we're joined by Thomas Elliott, Head of Surgeons' Hall Museums, as he takes us deep into the world of Edinburgh’s Barber Surgeons...
Episode #7
Gray's Anatomy
Jun 27, 202534 minS1<p>In this episode RCSEd Librarian Steven Kerr discusses the extraordinary story behind one of histories most enduring medical texts -Gray's Anatomy.</p><br><p>This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director...
- May 30, 202544 minS1
<p>In this episode Professor Sue Black discusses her extraordinary career as Professor of Anatomy and leading forensic Anthropologist.</p><br><p>This episode is hosted by Chanté St Clair Inglis Director of Heritage and...
Recent guests
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Andy Ellis
former Chief Information Security Officer, Manhattan Community Health Foundation
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Robert Mann
Manship Chair in Journalism, University of Hawai‘i’s John A. Burns School of Medicine
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Dr Terry Simpson
virologist and physician
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Sue Black
Professor of Computer Science at Durham University, University of Dundee
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