No, not the Italian genius, but the great Irish thoroughbred of the same name. Why was he so famous? But of course we cannot have an episode with this name without mentioning one of the greatest of astronomers. In the modern section, we talk about glaucoma.

<p>No, not the Italian genius, but the great Irish thoroughbred of the same name. Why was he so famous? But of course we cannot have an episode with this name without mentioning one of the greatest of astronomers. In the modern section, we talk about glaucoma.</p>

In Part One of each episode, Dr Frank will talk about a famous figure from history who suffered from an illness or had a disability. At that time, no-one knew or understood what may have caused the problem, or how to treat it - It was a mystery at the time. In Part Two of the episode, Dr Frank will discuss that same or similar illness or ailment in a modern-day context, and many times it has remained a mystery. Each two-part episode will be intriguing and informative.

Medical Mysteries - Ancient and Modern

Medical Mysteries - Old and New

No, not the Italian genius, but the great Irish thoroughbred of the same name. Why was he so famous?
But of course we cannot...

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