Monthly Archives: March 2013

The Milky Way

Posted on March 27, 2013 by laurencetotelin

 So I have gone back to the office… my year of maternity leave has come to an end. It can only be a bitter-sweet moment. Although it was hard work at times, I have enjoyed this year a lot. First … Continue reading →

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Ich bin ein soapy Berliner

Posted on March 19, 2013 by laurencetotelin

 This week I have been to Berlin for a workshop on ancient scientific, technical and medical texts. I have been to this workshop almost every year since 2005, and it is always lovely to see old friends and make new … Continue reading →

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A stretch in time

Posted on March 8, 2013 by laurencetotelin

The Greeks and Romans recognised pregnancy could have some serious effects on the female body. Here, I will leave aside serious issues such as uterine prolapse, haemorrhoids and fistulas, and will concentrate on the – arguably – more frivolous question of … Continue reading →

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Have some ginger dear!

Posted on March 1, 2013 by laurencetotelin

Reading Margaret Mead’s Sex and Temperament in Three Primitive Societies (New York 1950) in my second year at university was a turning point in my life. Here was an academic book I could actually enjoy reading without being distracted by … Continue reading →

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