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“The Jeremy Bentham” Will Visit the Met

December 8, 2017

When 18th-Century philosopher Jeremy Bentham made arrangements for his head and skeleton to be preserved, clothed, and available for display at University College London, it…

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“The Jeremy Bentham” Will Visit the Met