During the Renaissance a series of significant shifts in our understanding of the human body took place. Increasing knowledge of human anatomy formed a bridge between science and art – new ...

This Valentine’s Day, as we exchange stylised hearts in celebration of love, we might pause to remember that the power of the ...

Instead, Galen learned about anatomy by dissecting animals ... in the belief that it will restore balance to his body systems. Despite the Renaissance period bringing many ground-breaking ...