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At the origin of medical practice: the history of early medical schools
A Journey into the Birth and Evolution of Medical Education
The School of Montpellier: A Millennial Tradition
The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Montpellier, founded in the 12th century, is recognized as the oldest continuously…
Elizabeth Blackwell: a pioneer in medicine
The Incredible Journey of the First Female Doctor
The Beginning of a Revolution
Elizabeth Blackwell, born on February 3, 1821, in Bristol, England, moved to the United States with her family in 1832, settling in Cincinnati, Ohio. After…
Unlocking the secrets of prehistoric medicine
A Journey Through Time to Discover the Origins of Medicine
Prehistoric Surgery
In prehistoric times, surgery was not an abstract concept but a tangible and often life-saving reality. Trepanation, performed as early as 5000 BC in regions…
Rescue at high altitude: the history of mountain rescue in the world
From European Origins to Global Mountain Rescue Modernization
European Roots and Their Development
Mountain emergency response has its origins in 19th-century Europe, stemming from the necessity to address incidents and crises in…
Civil Protection in Italy: a history of solidarity and innovation
From the Unification of Italy to the Modern Emergency Management System
The Roots of Civil Protection
The history of Civil Protection in Italy has its roots in solidarity and civic assistance. Even in post-unification Italy, emergency…
Fiat Type 2: evolution of battlefield rescue
The Ambulance That Transformed Military Emergencies
The Origins of a Revolutionary Innovation
The introduction of the Fiat Type 2 ambulance in 1911 marked a crucial transitional era in the field of military rescue. Its birth during the…
Coast Guard: a global maritime safety story
From British Origins to Global Modernization
From British Waterguard to the modern organization
The history of the Coast Guard begins in the United Kingdom in 1809 with the creation of the Waterguard, a department of the British customs…
First female fire heroines: the history of the women's brigade in the 1800s
The Pioneers in the Fight Against Fires in the Victorian Era
The Early Flames of Change
The history of women in firefighting has deep roots dating back to the early 1800s. One of the earliest documented female firefighters was Molly…
At the dawn of mobile care: birth of the motorized ambulance
From Horses to Engines: The Evolution of Emergency Medical Transport
The Origins of an Innovation
The ambulance, as we know it today, has a long and complex history dating back to the 15th century in Spain, where carts were used to…
Seven years since the Rigopiano tragedy: remembrance and reflection
The Commemoration of the Tragic Event that Shook Italy
The Remembrance of the Tragedy and its Unfolding
On January 18, 2017, a devastating avalanche struck the Rigopiano Hotel, located in the municipality of Farindola, at the foot of the…