Interview with Andre Mangham
Andrew Mangham explores how Victorian literature, medicine, and political economy intersected to shape powerful narratives about hunger and poverty.
The Science of Starving in Victorian Literature, Medicine, and Political Economy by Andrew Mangham
A compelling study of how Victorian writers used medical science to expose and challenge political economy’s misconceptions about starvation.
A Jury of Her Peers by Susan Glaspell
A powerful feminist story exposing gender bias, professional conflict, and justice through the lens of domestic abuse and women's silent solidarity.
Illness as Narrative by Ann Jurecic
A thoughtful exploration of how we read, critique, and teach illness narratives amid evolving literary theory and medical humanities.
The Things We Don’t Talk About When We Talk About Dying
A poignant reflection on cultural differences in end-of-life care, personal identity, and the complexities of truth, family, and medical ethics.
The Grasshopper by Anton Chekhov
Chekhov's tragic tale of love, betrayal, and regret, where a devoted doctor's sacrifice exposes life's cruel ironies.
Biblioscopy: A Glimpse of What I’m Currently Reading
Three insightful 2025 books examine medicine’s heart: the body’s poetry, doctors’ flaws, and the blurred line between science and quackery.
How Real is the Pitt?
Dr. Stuart Harman joins Apollo On Call to explore The PITT—a gripping medical drama through the lens of medical humanities.
Change Not Charity: The Americans with Disability Act
This powerful documentary chronicles the grassroots fight for disability rights, culminating in the landmark 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The Remarkable Life of Ibelin
A poignant documentary exploring how a young man with muscular dystrophy found profound connection and purpose in virtual worlds.