A 19th-century neurologist develops an intense relationship with an illiterate teenage maid who experiences erotic pleasure during intense bouts... Onstage, in front of an audience, the young woman ...

Jean-Martin Charcot was born in Paris, France, late in 1825. Although he was a nineteenth century scientist, his influence carried on into the next century, especially in the work of some of his ...

Watch a clip from the film "Augustine," a look at the relationship between pioneering 19th century French neurologist Dr. Jean-Martin Charcot and his star teenage patient. (Photo/Video: Music Box ...

In September 1891, Émile Zola visited the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes and returned again in August of the following year to conduct research for a novel. His interviews with the pilgrims and the ...