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A Genius of Cancer and a Queen of Bohemia

A Genius of Cancer and a Queen of Bohemia

FromThe TLS Podcast


A Genius of Cancer and a Queen of Bohemia

FromThe TLS Podcast

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Length:
49 minutes
Released:
Aug 4, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This week, Thea Lenarduzzi and Lucy Dallas are joined by Thomas Morris, the author of 'The Matter of the Heart: A history of the heart in eleven operations', to discuss the extraordinary life and influence of the Nobel prize-winning Jewish biochemist Otto Warburg, whose research into cancer, as well as his audacious character, helped him to survive Nazi Germany; the art critic and historian Frances Spalding celebrates the energetic and sophisticated paintings of Nina Hamnett, whose colourful social life has tended to eclipse her talents. Plus, Shakespeare in the open air.Ravenous: Otto Warburg, the Nazis, and the search for the cancer-diet connection, by Sam AppleNina Hamnett, Charleston, Sussex, until August 30thA special subscription offer for TLS podcast listeners: www.the-tls.co.uk/buy/podProducer: Ben Mitchell
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Aug 4, 2021
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