Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: Adult human blood

  • The gardens of Versailles

    The story of Versailles begins in the early 17th century when Louis XIII acquired a small hunting lodge surrounded by marshland and woods. However, it was his son, Louis XIV, who envisioned transforming this modest estate into a grand palace that would embody the glory… Read more

  • Potpourri Bolognese

    Bologna is a frequent site for meetings by nephrologists. It is a lovely northern Italian city, easily accessible by air or by train. From the railway station, an easy walk under covered arcades takes the visitor to the center of town, to the San Petronio… Read more

  • Virgil and ancient anthrax

    Matthew TurnerHershey, Pennsylvania, United StatesMichael LawsonSan Antonio, Texas, United States The ancient Roman poet Virgil (70–19 BC), widely considered by contemporaries and historians as the greatest of the Latin poets, is most well known today for the epic poem the Aeneid.1 Born to a rural… Read more

  • The Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens 

    If you should ask a native for directions to the Botanical Gardens, you are likely to stand corrected that you are looking for the Botanic Gardens. Walking from the diminutive replica of the London’ Hyde Park, you pass the Church of England cathedral to which… Read more

  • Thomas Coram and the Foundling Hospital

    Elizabeth SteinhartJMS PearceHull, England Nineteen years after good Captain Coram’s heart has been so touched by the exposure of children, living, dying, and dead, in his daily walks, one wing of the existing building was completed and admission given to the first score of little… Read more

  • The botanic gardens of Singapore

    The Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a living testament to Singapore’s rich history and a vibrant hub for botanical research and conservation. Founded in 1859, they played a significant role in shaping the region’s economy and continues to be an important… Read more

  • Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden: A blend of history, horticulture, and health

    The Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden lies in the midst of the bustling metropolis of Tokyo as an oasis of tranquility and natural beauty.  Its history dates to the Edo Period (1603-1868), when it was the estate of a feudal lord. The land was originally bestowed… Read more

  • The Sanssouci Botanic Garden in Potsdam

    The origins of the Sanssouci Park date back to 1744 when Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, envisioned a summer retreat that would embody his philosophy of “sans souci” — French for “without worry.” He personally designed the palace and its surrounding terraced vineyards, transforming… Read more

  • The Nymphenburg Garden of Munich

    The Nymphenburg Garden in Munich, Germany, was established in the late 17th century as part of the Nymphenburg Palace complex. Commissioned by the Elector Ferdinand Maria and Henriette Adelaide of Savoy, it was initially designed in a strict Baroque style by Charles Carbonet and Dominique Girard. It evolved into a Romantic landscape park under Friedrich Ludwig von Sckell in the… Read more

  • The Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne

    Situated on the banks of the Yarra River in the heart of Melbourne, the Gardens extends over 38 hectares and houses a collection of more than 8,500 species of plants from around the world, including diverse plant collections such as camellias, rainforest flora, cacti and… Read more

  • The Majorelle Garden of Marrakech

    The Jardin Majorelle (Majorelle Garden) is the most famous garden in Marrakech, Morocco, a one-hectare botanical garden particularly famous for its “Majorelle blue” buildings and its extensive collection of cacti. The garden owes its name and early vision to Jacques Majorelle (1886–1962), a French Orientalist… Read more

  • Longwood Gardens: A living pharmacy of history and healing

    Nestled, Longwood Gardens, spanning over 1,100 acres of meticulously maintained gardens in the rolling hills of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, offers plantings, water fountains, and sunny spaces with forever-blooming flowers and walking paths through woodlands and beautiful sparkling lakes, equally beautiful and stunning. The land that… Read more