The Most Influential Medical Book of the 16th Century - Atlas Obscura
Object of Intrigue

The Most Influential Medical Book of the 16th Century

Andreas Vesalius's De Humani Corporis Fabrica is one of the earliest anatomical texts to document first-hand dissections of human bodies. First printed in 1543, the book depicts bodies at various stages of dissection and is incredibly accurate for its time.

Latest
Object of Intrigue

The Most Influential Medical Book of the 16th Century

2:41
Choose Your Avatar and Explore LA Through New Eyes

The Soul Surfer

2:48
Choose Your Avatar and Explore LA Through New Eyes

The Film Freak

2:25
Choose Your Avatar and Explore LA Through New Eyes

The Epicurean Explorer

2:06

Sea Critters of Charlotte Harbor

1:00
Show More Videos
Most Read Stories
Elsewhere on Atlas Obscura
London, England

Ancient Melancholy Man

This statue in Holland Park might be one of London’s oldest outdoor statues, but its exact origins are unknown.
New York, New York

Grand Brasserie

New York's transit system peddles terrible food in limited windows—this restaurant is a rare exception.
Beeler in her studio.
art

The 'Mushroom Color Atlas' Captures the Palette and Potential of Fungi

Julie Beeler's work presents a sustainable alternative to synthetic fabric dyes.
Lily Stewart November 20, 2024
Framingham, Massachusetts

Meta Vaux Warrick Fuller Collection

The largest collection of works by a pioneering Black woman sculptor is on display at this Massachusetts art museum.