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Speaker Series: Inherited Knowledge with Tarryn Andrews

Name: Speaker Series: Inherited Knowledge with Tarryn Andrews
Start: 2026-09-24
End: 2026-09-24
Location: Aurora

The "Inherited Knowledge with Tarryn Andrews" speaker series event explores the evolution of modern medical knowledge from ancient Greek and Roman scientific thought. This talk is part of the Hillary House Speaker Series and takes place at Hillary House National Historic Site in Aurora, Ontario, Canada.

Date: Sep 24, 2026
Location: Aurora
Status: Recently ended

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Speaker Series: Inherited Knowledge with Tarryn Andrews

Date: Sep 24, 2026
Location: Aurora

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Highlights

Talk by Tarryn Andrews on medical history
Examination of ancient Greek and Roman scientific thought
Discussion of Hippocratic Oath and theory of four humours
Insights into anatomy, women's health, and medical remedies

Presented by Tarryn Andrews, this speaker series event delves into how contemporary medical understanding has its roots in ancient Greek and Roman scientific ideas. The discussion will cover significant concepts such as the Hippocratic Oath and the theory of the four humours. Additionally, the talk examines the historical progression of anatomy, women's health, and various medical remedies, illustrating how these foundational ideas were preserved and adapted over centuries.

The event is held at the Hillary House National Historic Site, located at 15372 Yonge St., Aurora. All proceeds from this and other events at the site contribute to the preservation of Hillary House and its community programming.

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Location described by the source: Hillary House National Historic Site; www.auroratoday.ca
Area for browsing nearby events: Aurora

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