Pathogenesis by Jonathan Kennedy is an unputdownable read that captivated me from the first page. I devoured this book in two sittings; it would have been one, but the demands of work pulled me away. What struck me most profoundly was the realisation of...
In the late 1950s, under the iron grip of Chairman Mao Zedong, China embarked on a bold and almost fantastical socio-economic experiment known as the Great Leap Forward. This ambitious campaign aimed to catapult the nation from its agrarian roots into the industrial...
On the 6th of June, we remember an incredible day in history when men stormed the beaches of northern France to put an end to the tyranny of the Nazis. This day, known as D-Day, is etched in the annals of time as a pivotal moment in World War II. The sheer bravery and...
When a friend first told me about It’s A Sin, I had no idea how profoundly it would resonate with me. Though the series has been around for a while, I only recently found the time to watch it. And what an impact it had. Russell T Davies, known for his...
Writing the seventh chapter of my book about the evolution of medicine and surgery, we find ourselves reflecting on the whirlwind that was the 20th century—a brief chapter in human history that packed in jaw-dropping achievements and shocking tragedies. This era saw...
