We examine the year 1862 as Joseph Carey Merrick, known throughout the world as the Elephant Man, is born. Tried a new editing program so we may have sound issues.

Theme music by The Tim Kreitz Band

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Sources:

https://www.biography.com/news/elephant-man-joseph-merrick-biography

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3084483.stm

http://www.thiswasleicestershire.co.uk/2012/11/the-elephant-man-joseph-merrick.html

https://www.genome.gov/27544895/joseph-merrick-biography

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elephant-Man

https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-elephant-mans-bones-reveal-mystery-2860454

https://www.history.com/news/elephant-man-joseph-merrick-grave-discovery

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3084483.stm

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-36478601

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xw6kdh1Xlwk

https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseases/elephantiasis/

Photo: 

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