A censored 16th-century anatomy book may provide evidence that taboos slowed the development of knowledge of the female genitals, researchers have said.

The 1559 edition of Thomas Geminis Compediosa Totius Anatomie Delineatio features a depiction of a semi-dissected female torso, and the books original owner has cut away a neat triangle of paper on which the vagina would have been drawn.

It will be displayed in an exhibition at St Johns College at the University of Cambridge, and curator Shelley Hughes said it may offer clues as to why knowledge of the female anatomy lagged behind that of the human body as a whole.

She said the books original owner was disturbed by its depiction of a semi-dissected female torso.

We know this because the offending part, a neat triangle of paper on which the vagina would have been drawn, has been carefully cut away.

Sin and female flesh were held in close association in 16th-century society

She continued: Sin and female flesh were held in close association in 16th-century society with naked women often portrayed as the servants of Satan.

Before the 16th century, many European academics believed that female genital organs were simply lesser versions of male organs, turned inside out.

This dated back to classical medical authorities such as Galen in the 2nd century, who had been prohibited by law in Ancient Rome from cutting up human corpses.

The 16th century was a time of medical revolution, with pioneering researchers such as Andreas Vesalius challenging accepted views on anatomy, with evidence gathered from human dissections and direct observation experiment.

But there was still a reluctance to take on some foundational beliefs in science.

The display shows how an evidence-based knowledge of the structure of the body emerged as superstitious and religious barriers weakened.

The exhibition, on display at St Johns College at the University of Cambridge, is called Under the Knife at St Johns: A Medical History of Disease and Dissection.

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Poor Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) has the worst luck with planes. You may have already heard that "Grey's Anatomy" Season 13 has an upcoming episode "set entirely on a commercial airliner as a crisis unfolds mid-flight." TVLine revealed a photo from that April 13 episode, "In the Air Tonight," directed by Chandra Wilson (Miranda Bailey).

As you can see below, Meredith and Nathan Riggs (Martin Henderson) are seated next to each other on the plane, and Mer already looks troubled:

TVLine didn't have any other details, so we don't know if the crisis is a problem with the plane -- like fans could handle another crash after the Season 8 finale took Lexie Grey -- or a crisis with one of the passengers, and Grey and Riggs have to step in to help.

For all we know, there could be other doctors on that flight with them, although it kinda looks like maybe they are getting away together. If so, their expressions don't suggest a romantic start. They both look a bit alarmed, no? Or wary, at least. Mer does not look comfortable. Are her eyes red, or are we just reading too much into it? The woman next to them doesn't seem to be bothered.

Meanwhile, Ellen Pompeo played down the idea of Mer-Riggs romance, warning Entertainment Weekly "Don't get too excited." She added, "Whether you're ready or not, you have to make the leap; I don't know if she's ready." Mer hasn't forgotten you, Derek!

"Grey's" has some intriguing episodes coming up, including Episode 18, "Be Still, My Soul," directed by Pompeo. That one is next, and it's meant to be very emotional. Then we have Episode 19, "What's Inside," which sounds troubling for Stephanie, at least professionally. This in-flight episode is Episode 20. At some point, Jo's husband is expected to show up to cause drama. The season finale will be Episode 24, and it's meant to be dark, dramatic, and intense.

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GLG has produced a new series of videos focused on decision making in the business world.

As part of the series, GLG, the world's leading membership network for professional learning, has interviewed a number of business leaders to ask about what considerations go into making important decisions.

In this installment, GLG spoke with Jake Sullivan, a former advisor to former President Barack Obama, about critical decisions involved in the policy-making process in Washington.

Sullivan played a critical role in the Obama administrations controversial nuclear deal with Iran. He said no matter how confident he was in the work the administration had put into the deal, the moment when the president asked his opinion on whether or not they should accept the final terms was very difficult.

Being able to make that decision to recommend to the president that we go ahead and do this deal required stepping back from the anxiety, the emotion, the nerve-wracking idea that maybe we were going to screw this thing up and actually systematically running a cost benefit analysis, he said. By taking emotion out of the equation, he saw that the benefits of the deal far outweighed the cost.

The hard thing about a decision like that is that somebody can always come along, and many did, and say you could have gotten a better deal. And you have to be prepared to stand there, look people in the eye and say, I believe this is a good deal and its as good as we are going to be able to do right now.

Sullivan also addressed the unpredictability of the Trump administration and whether or not unpredictability can be an advantage when it comes to foreign policy. He said unpredictability can be an advantage, but it should be used rarely and strategically.

Richard Nixon actually talked about the crazy man theory of foreign policy, and there are moments for that, but it cant be every moment. And I think that is what makes the current situation quite challenging.

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Masked Scheduler's Ratings Smackdown

Starting to see some cracks in Shondaland. To finish up on why the networks will survive well into the future, I want to add three more factors to yesterdays discussion of retransmission fees and ownership of programming by the sibling studios attached to the networks. A lot of network audience erosion is a result of the untethering of shows from the linear schedule. Whether it's DVR playback, VOD, or Hulu et al, combined with mobile devices, as this viewing is captured and monetized the networks will offset the traditional ratings declines. For quite a while the dance was, as ratings declined, the CPMs (cost per thousands) for ads would go up. It was the classic law of supply and demand. That is no longer the case, so capturing all viewing to a show will offset a flattening of CPMs. The network syndication goal used to be to get to 100 episodes of a show and sell it to stations or station groups. Basic cable offered another platform, and now we have streaming services. As a result of all this, the old "wait for 100" model has given way to more immediate repurposing of product. Of all the networks The CW exists because of the new rules. There are other changes that will insure the continued existence, but I think the next step will be for the networks to offer what I call "App Suites" of their channels and sell them for a monthly fee. This is what CBS All Access is. Expect to see something similar from the other networks. 21st Century Fox, for example, could sell a suite of FOX, FX, FXX, FXM, NatGeo and NatGeoWILD and offer an "indie" channel of shows not on any of these platforms. Finally, in the case of VOD and streaming one cannot fast-forward through the commercials. The point of all this is that the broadcast networks are run by a lot of smart people who have always been ahead of the changes and have adapted. Don't get me wrong -- you can still learn a lot from the initial fast nationals and L+3 ratings, but to point to them as an indication that the networks are dinosaurs is misguided. Comments? @maskedscheduler on Twitter and masked.scheduler@gmail.com works. Last night's schedule was Sweet 16 basketball. Rock Chalk Jayhawk. I did finish "Fleabag" on Amazon. Might not be for everyone, but I would recommend checking it out, and there is a powerful payoff at the end.

Broadcast primetime live + same-day ratings for Thursday, March 23, 2017

Note: CBS live coverage of the NCAA Tournament may result in greater adjustments than usual for the network.

The numbers for Thursday:

CBS coverage of the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 carried the network to a ratings win Thursday night, averaging a 2.0 among adults 18-49, pending updates. Thats up considerably from the preliminary 1.3 for first-round coverage last week and a small improvement on the early numbers from the same night last year (1.9).

The uptick for basketball came as ABCs TGIT dramas dipped a little bit. Greys Anatomy (1.9) and Scandal (1.3) each were down a tenth of a point from last week, with Scandal hitting a new series low. The Catch (0.7) is down from last weeks preliminary 0.8 and even with its final number.

NBCs Superstore (1.1) and The Blacklist: Redemption (0.7) were both even with last week, as were Masterchef Junior (1.1) and Kicking and Screaming (0.6) on FOX.

Network averages:

Late-nightmetered market ratings (adults 18-49, households):

11:35 p.m.

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: o.5/3, 2.1/6

Jimmy Kimmel Live: 0.5/3, 2.0/5

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: n/a, delayed by NCAA overrun

12:35 a.m.

Nightline: 0.3/2, 1.3/4

Late Night with Seth Meyers: 0.3/2, 1.1/4

The Late Late Show with James Corden: n/a, delayed

Definitions: Rating: Estimated percentage of the universe of TV households (or other specified group) tuned to a program in the average minute. Ratings are expressed as a percent. Fast Affiliate Ratings: These first national ratings are available at approximately 11 a.m. ETthe day after telecast. The figures may include stations that did not air the entire network feed, as well as local news breaks or cutaways for local coverage or other programming. Fast Affiliate ratings are not as useful for live programs and are likely to differ significantly from the final results, because the data reflect normal broadcast feed patterns. Share (of Audience):The percent of households (or persons) using television who are tuned to a specific program, station or network in a specific area at a specific time. Time Shifted Viewing:Program ratings for national sources are produced in three streams of data Live, Live +Same-Day and Live +7 Day. Time-shifted figures account for incremental viewing that takes place with DVRs. Live+SD includes viewing during the same broadcast day as the original telecast, with a cut-off of 3 a.m. local time when meters transmit daily viewing to Nielsen for processing. Live +7 ratings include viewing that takes place during the 7 days following a telecast.

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Hi, whats next for Mon-El and Kara from Supergirl? Maria Well, Kara and Mon-El may have reconciled, but there are certainly challenges moving forward considering the Daxamites are slated to become the new big bads. Isnt that how things work that just when you get things settled, some wrench has to fall into the gears? Melissa Benoist says. The Daxamites pose some problems. Rhea is not necessarily a sweet prospect for a mother-in-law, but its really fun to see the way these characters interact.

Whats next for Meredith and Riggs on Greys Anatomy? Sarah Yes, Meredith has agreed to a date with Riggs, but is she actually ready to move on after Derek? Whether youre ready or not, you have to make the leap; I dont know if shes ready, Ellen Pompeo admits, cautioning that Meredith faces a big choice when it comes to her potential romance with Riggs in the upcoming episode she directed. Dont get too excited, she says of the Mer-Riggs romance. Ruh-roh! For her part, Kelly McCreary thinks Maggie will eventually handle the truth about her sister and Riggs in an unexpected way. Maggie maybe has to learn that people dont always tell you the truth, she says. Lots of people keep secrets, and thats just how it goes, and then shell suffer a lot less in life.

I always need Blindspot scoop! Jessica A familiar face will be back in the April 5 episode but its not a welcome return. Devilishly charming Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew Weitz, played by Blindspot favorite Aaron Abrams, returns on a mission to bring down the team, EP Martin Gero tells me. Heres an exclusive first look at his return:

I need some Arrow finale scoop! Drew Ask and you shall receive: As the season heads toward the ultimate showdown between Oliver and Chase, were going to be seeing a very different season finale this year. Were not going to destroy the city, EP Marc Guggenheim teases. Were not even going to threaten the city. In fact, I can also tell you the finale doesnt even take place in the city. Finally, the citizens of Star City can breathe easily in May. Wherever the finale takes place, Guggenheim adds, You can expect a good number of returning characters, characters you havent seen in a while, back in the episode.

Is there any hope for reconciliation between Marcel and the Mikaelsons on The Originals? Mark We all know Klaus Mikaelson isnt prone to forgiveness, but considering Marcel is someone he once considered a son, its not off the table. But lets not forget that Marcel is still strong enough to kill an Original, a threat that wont sit well with anyone. Over the course of the season, the Mikaelsons are going to have to deal with the fact that theres this person its not a White Oak stake that can be burnt up or buried or thrown in the ocean its a person who they cannot defeat, but who can absolutely defeat them, and thats not going to be something that theyre going to be happy about, EP Michael Narducci says. Its going to make any kind of reconciliation all the more difficult. But Marcel, for his part, is always interested in doing the smart thing. Hes not motivated by revenge, hes not motivated by petty desire to take back something that he lost. When he sees the Mikaelsons again, hes going to make a very smart decision about how best to deal with them and thats one of the things I love about that character is watching the way his mind has evolved to transcend his upbringing.

Can you tease anything about the Bones finale? Mary I know theres a question of who survived that big explosion so the following teases could have many meanings, okay? First, Booth will take Brennan on an emotional walk down memory lane. Also, we finally find out the significance of 4:47. And finally, Cam hasnt been exactly honest with her coworkers about her time off from the Jeffersonian.

Any scoop on Riverdale? Taylor Even though Polly has taken refuge now living with Hermione and Veronica, that doesnt mean the Blossom parents have given up coming after her. Theyre like the child snatchers from Mary Poppins, EP Roberto Aquirre-Sacasa says. They want that baby more than anything.

Any chance of some Grimm scoop before it ends? Kelsey We are coming to the end here, so it shouldnt be surprising to hear that the death toll will be quite high as Nick finds himself fighting an unexpected person in the series finale. Hell also, of course, take on the Zerstrer, but hell have some equally unexpected help in that regard.

Im both terrified and beyond excited for Doomsworld on Legends of Tomorrow. What can you tease? Chris Well, the future beyond Doomsworld does not look promising heading into the finale. Were going to do the one thing on the show we said we would never do, EP Marc Guggenheim says of the season ender. Without spoiling too much, clearly theyre going to have to do something very significant and break a major rule in order to fix things.

Is Jane going to start dating soon on Jane the Virgin? Elena Prepare yourselves, Michael fans, because the answer is yes. In fact, the next episode is all about Jane getting her groove back and realizing that she might be ready to start dating again, and you might even recognize her first date. But lets just say that shes not the only one who realizes something big about her romantic life all three Villanueva women will have much to discuss in upcoming episodes.

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Poor Maggie Piercehas no idea what she's about to be hit with.

With Grey's Anatomy returning to Grey Sloan Memorial after last week's sojourn to Montana for a little Japril action, the focus will turn to the young cardiothoracic doc thanks to a return visit from her mom Diane (LaTanya Richardson Jackson), who's back to treat the breast cancer she's still hiding from her daughter. Oh, and there's the small matter of that growing attraction between Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) and the object of Maggie's affection, Riggs (Martin Henderson), finally coming to the forefront.

E! News caught up with Kelly McCreary on the red carpet at the long-running ABC series' PaleyFest event, where she gave us some insight into how the surgeon will handle her world basically falling apart at the seams.

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"I think, first and foremost, Maggie is the brightest person she knows," McCreary told us about the urgent matter to save her mom's life. "And she's going to try to solve her problems herself. And of course, when you try to do everything yourself, you get tuckered out." We've got a feeling that Jackson (Jesse Williams), Diane's chosen doctor and the reason she came to Seattle for treatment, is going to have something to say about that.

And as for the small matter of her half-sister taking up with her crush?"It's a bad idea to keep secrets. Just don't do it," she joked. "I don't think the audience is going to get the reaction that they're expecting out of Maggie. Let's put it that way."

Elsewhere in the episode, Owen (Kevin McKidd) and Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) finally hash out their problems as they work a trauma case together, while Bailey (Chandra Wilson) tries to mend her relationship with Richard (James Pickens Jr.) after, you know, stabbing him in the back and taking the Residency program away from him. Good luck with that, Bailey!

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A censored 16th century anatomy book may provide evidence that taboos slowed the development of knowledge of the female genitals, researchers have said.

The 1559 edition of Thomas Gemini's Compediosa Totius Anatomie Delineatio features a depiction of a semi-dissected female torso, and the book's original owner has cut away a neat triangle of paper on which the vagina would have been drawn.

It will be displayed in an exhibition at St John's College at the University of Cambridge, and curator Shelley Hughes said it may offer clues as to why knowledge of the female anatomy lagged behind that of the human body as a whole.

She said the book's original owner was disturbed by its depiction of a semi-dissected female torso.We know this because the offending part, a neat triangle of paper on which the vagina would have been drawn, has been carefully cut away.

She added: Sin and female flesh were held in close association in 16th century society with naked women often portrayed as the servants of Satan.Perhaps Christian Europe would have to overcome its shame over the female reproductive organs in order to discover more about their structure.

Before the 16th century, many European academics believed that female genital organs were simply lesser versions of male organs, turned inside out.

This dated back to classical medical authorities such as Galen in the 2nd century, who had been prohibited by law in Ancient Rome from cutting up human corpses.

The 16th century was a time of medical revolution, with pioneering researchers such as Andreas Vesalius challenging accepted views on anatomy, with evidence gathered from human dissections and direct observation experiment.

But there was still a reluctance to take on some foundational beliefs in science.

The display shows how an evidence-based knowledge of the structure of the body emerged as superstitious and religious barriers weakened.

The exhibition, to be displayed on Saturday, is called Under The Knife At St John's: A Medical History Of Disease And Dissection

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Fowlkes, 26, was suspended from her job as an anatomy and physiology teacher at Lockhart High School after turning herself in to police Monday hours after celebrating her birthday with her hubby.

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