Curious Things At Museo di Palazzo Poggi

The Palazzo Poggi museum in Bologna, Italy is either a classic, historic collection related to the early years of science, anatomy, research or it's a Ripley's Believe It Or Not-like rabbit hole of curiosities. Maybe both views are true.

An anatomy gallery. Humans in tanks.

The unique and unusual, worth saving. A two-headed calf and a one-eyed infant.

Welcome to the gallery of obstetrics. From where do babies come? So many options!

Self portrait wax model of Anna Morandi Manzollini. She did breakthrough work in anatomical modeling back in the 18th century. The eyes have it. At least several ailments.

Painting of a frog dissection. In the style of a rococo, Sunday luncheon garden party. "Who's ready for an appetizer?"