68. Dr James Barry - the Medical Pioneer with a Secret!

Dr James Barry was the very first European doctor to perform a caesarean section in which both mother and baby survived, he was a pioneer in preventative medicine, befriended a revolutionary and had a spat with the lady with the lamp herself, Florence Nightingale. Despite such accolades and an exciting life, a secret was discovered upon Barry's death that created a scandal and caused the British military to seal Dr Barry's records for a hundred years. Hosted by Katie Charlwood  Part of the Airwave Media Network - www.airwavemedia.com Let's go on vacation! https://trovatrip.com/trip//europe/united-kingdom/united-kingdom-with-katie-charlwood-may-2024 Wishlist Wishlist Donate at:  Patreon  Tip Jar Follow me on… Twitter Instagram TikTok Facebook Business Enquiries: katie@whodidwhatnowpod.com Looking to Advertise, Contact: advertising@airwavemedia.com Fan Mail: Who Did What Now Podcast C/O Endgame Comics & Collectables 11 Market Square Letterkenny Donegal Ireland F92 R8W2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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