Unsolved Medical Mysteries: Explaining the Unexplainable
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In the 1630s, children in southern France described a chilling sensation: worms wriggling beneath their skin. Were these parasitic infestations or figments of their imagination? Centuries earlier, a 14th-century French king insisted his body was made of glass, fearing a single misstep could shatter him. And today, doctors encounter baffling conditions like stiff person syndrome, fibromyalgia, long Covid, and the common migraine.
What links these mysteries across time? Why do some ailments defy explanation, even in our advanced medical era? Unsolved Medical Mysteries: Explaining the Unexplainable is your chance to explore the strangest and most confounding cases in medical history. In 12 gripping lectures, acclaimed author, historian, and medical humanities expert Dr. Brandy Schillace guides you on a fascinating journey into the unknown, from historical enigmas to modern medical conundrums. With her unique blend of storytelling and scientific insight, Dr. Schillace digs into a range of medical mysteries, including:
· Water and sun allergies
· Split personalities
· Facial blindness
· Foreign accent syndrome
· Tree person syndrome
One theme in this course is the interplay between mind and body—and another is the ethical dimensions of medicine. Over the centuries, society at large and even callous physicians have dismissed patient complaints, particularly women, with a diagnosis of “it’s all in your head.” But thanks to 21st-century tools and techniques, scientists better understand the biological reality of autoimmune disorders, neurological conditions, and more.
This course is not just about what we don’t know—it’s about the hope of discovery. As Dr. Schillace emphasizes, every unanswered question is an opportunity. Whether it’s decoding the genetic causes of autoimmune disorders or unraveling the neuroscience of Alzheimer’s or Autism, each discovery brings us closer to explaining the unexplainable. This course is a celebration of curiosity, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge—a must for anyone intrigued by the stranger side of science and the hope of solving medicine’s greatest puzzles.
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Though perhaps less well-known today than the great empires that surrounded them, the historic peoples of Central Asia—such as the Scythians, the Sogdians, the Xiongnu nomads of Mongolia, the Turkic peoples, and many others—produced cultures of major significance. In the 24 lectures of Crossroads of Civilization: A History of Central Asia, taught by Professor Eren Tasar, you will embark on a wide-ranging journey into the majestic landscapes, steppe and desert cultures, resplendent cities, and epic conquests that characterized this mysterious part of the world.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very enjoyable
- De jennifer en 04-29-25
De: Eren Tasar, y otros
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The Story of Human Language
- De: John McWhorter, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: John McWhorter
- Duración: 18 h y 15 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 8,017
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 7,058
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 6,948
Language defines us as a species, placing humans head and shoulders above even the most proficient animal communicators. But it also beguiles us with its endless mysteries, allowing us to ponder why different languages emerged, why there isn't simply a single language, how languages change over time and whether that's good or bad, and how languages die out and become extinct.
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5 out of 5 stars
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You'll Never Look at Languages the Same Way Again
- De SAMA en 03-11-14
De: John McWhorter, y otros
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The American Civil War
- De: Gary W. Gallagher, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Gary W. Gallagher
- Duración: 24 h y 37 m
- Grabación Original
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General5 out of 5 stars 4,637
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,109
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Historia5 out of 5 stars 4,084
Between 1861 and 1865, the clash of the greatest armies the Western hemisphere had ever seen turned small towns, little-known streams, and obscure meadows in the American countryside into names we will always remember. In those great battles, those streams ran red with blood-and the United States was truly born.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent Series
- De Rodney en 07-09-13
De: Gary W. Gallagher, y otros
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The Great Ideas of Philosophy, 2nd Edition
- De: Daniel N. Robinson, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Daniel N. Robinson
- Duración: 30 h y 11 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 2,971
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 2,611
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 2,568
Grasp the important ideas that have served as the backbone of philosophy across the ages with this extraordinary 60-lecture series. This is your opportunity to explore the enormous range of philosophical perspectives and ponder the most important and enduring of human questions-without spending your life poring over dense philosophical texts.
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Hard Review to Write
- De Ark1836 en 11-20-15
De: Daniel N. Robinson, y otros
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Medieval Myths & Mysteries
- De: Dorsey Armstrong, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Dorsey Armstrong
- Duración: 5 h y 6 m
- Grabación Original
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 5,162
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 4,584
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 4,558
The 10 enlightening (and often humorous) lectures of Medieval Myths and Mysteries will show you how far from the “dark” times of legend these centuries were. Uncover the facts about the Knights Templar. Reveal the truth behind the tales of legendary creatures like the Questing Beast and the unicorn. Trace the events of the Black Death and the ways it altered the world in its wake, and much more. With Professor Armstrong, you will dig deep into the ways that later generations reshaped the narrative of the medieval years and perpetuated the myths.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Interesting, but centered on Britain
- De Ximena en 04-10-20
De: Dorsey Armstrong, y otros
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Early American Sex Scandals
- De: Cassandra Good, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Cassandra Good
- Duración: 2 h y 29 m
- Grabación Original
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General4 out of 5 stars 30
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Narración:4 out of 5 stars 28
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 28
From the founding of the United States to the aftermath of the Civil War, sex scandals made headlines and influenced politics across the country. In the six lectures of Early American Sex Scandals, Dr. Cassandra Good of Marymount University will take you on a revealing journey through some of the most influential and notorious scandals of America’s first century.
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5 out of 5 stars
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revealing abd infor.ative
- De Rochelle Jewel Shapiro en 07-06-25
De: Cassandra Good, y otros
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How the Earth Works
- De: Michael E. Wysession, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Michael E. Wysession
- Duración: 24 h y 31 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 1,748
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 1,521
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 1,503
How the Earth Works takes you on an astonishing journey through time and space. In 48 lectures, you will look at what went into making our planet - from the big bang, to the formation of the solar system, to the subsequent evolution of Earth.
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5 out of 5 stars
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Excellent course
- De Doug B. en 05-23-19
De: Michael E. Wysession, y otros
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Slow Down: How Doing Nothing Makes Us Better Humans
- De: Constance Kassor, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Constance Kassor
- Duración: 2 h y 48 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 15
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 15
In the nine lectures of Slow Down: How Doing Nothing Makes Us Better Humans, Constance Kassor, of Lawrence University in Wisconsin, shows you how to do what so many of us desperately need: Take a step back, reassess your priorities, and take some time for yourself. Each lecture focuses on an area in which you can learn how to form better habits, striking a balance between what needs to be done and what you need to thrive. These areas include getting better sleep, cultivating relationships, engaging in creative tasks, incorporating mindfulness into your everyday routine, and much more.
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1 out of 5 stars
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Felt like an info-mercial
- De Amazon Customer en 06-13-25
De: Constance Kassor, y otros
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Chemistry and Our Universe
- How It All Works
- De: Ron B. Davis, The Great Courses
- Narrado por: Ron B. Davis
- Duración: 30 h y 6 m
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General4.5 out of 5 stars 531
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 420
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Historia4.5 out of 5 stars 416
Chemistry and Our Universe: How It All Works is your in-depth introduction to this vital field, taught through 60 engaging half-hour lectures that are suitable for any background or none at all. Covering a year’s worth of introductory general chemistry at the college level, plus intriguing topics that are rarely discussed in the classroom, this amazingly comprehensive course requires nothing more advanced than high-school math. Your guide is Professor Ron B. Davis, Jr., a research chemist and award-winning teacher at Georgetown University.
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4 out of 5 stars
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Great Professor, Hard to Follow.
- De Jen en 05-14-19
De: Ron B. Davis, y otros
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A Day's Read
- De: The Great Courses, Emily Allen, Grant L. Voth, y otros
- Narrado por: Arnold Weinstein, Emily Allen, Grant L. Voth
- Duración: 18 h y 25 m
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General4 out of 5 stars 236
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Narración:4.5 out of 5 stars 209
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Historia4 out of 5 stars 211
Join three literary scholars and award-winning professors as they introduce you to dozens of short masterpieces that you can finish - and engage with - in a day or less. Perfect for people with busy lives who still want to discover-or rediscover-just how transformative an act of reading can be, these 36 lectures range from short stories of fewer than 10 pages to novellas and novels of around 200 pages. Despite their short length, these works are powerful examinations of the same subjects and themes that longer "great books" discuss.
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3 out of 5 stars
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Stories not included, only discussed
- De Julie Newman en 01-15-16
De: The Great Courses, y otros