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Fools, or jesters, would have been known by many of those in Shakespeare's contemporary audience, as they were often kept by the royal court, and some rich households, to act as entertainers. They were male, as were the actors, and would wear flamboyant clothing and carry a ‘bauble’ or carved stick, to use in their jokes.
The post Shakespeare’s clowns and fools [infographic] appeared first on OUPblog.
Today (Friday 16th October) is World Anaesthesia Day. To mark this occasion, we have selected ten of the most interesting events in the history of anaesthesia. From the discovery of diethyl ether by Paracelsus in 1525, to James Young Simpson's first use of chloroform in 1847, and the creation of the first specialist anaesthetic society in 1992 - anaesthesia is a medical discipline with a fascinating past.
The post World Anaesthesia Day: Key events in the history of anaesthesia appeared first on OUPblog.
Since the turn of the century, the number of scholars and practitioners with an in-depth knowledge of India has multiplied worldwide. Specifically, close attention has been paid to the country’s international relationships, international objectives, and policy implementations as a result of its relevance to a wide range of global actors. But what accounts for India’s rapid ascension to the global stage?
The post From colony to modern state: a history of India’s foreign policy appeared first on OUPblog.
Many medical students are familiar with the "cheese and onion," but not the person responsible for the series. We caught up with Oxford Medical Handbooks' Senior Commissioning Editor, Liz Reeve, to find out about her role in producing Oxford's market leading series.
The post Publishing the Oxford Medical Handbooks: an interview with Elizabeth Reeve appeared first on OUPblog.
