Science & the Elephant Man : Merrick, Joseph : Discovery Health

The Curse of the Elephant Man
About the Show
Images of Merrick
Proteus Syndrome
Neurofibromatosis
Ask the Expert
The Legacy
Freak Show Quiz

Merrick Revealed

Images of Joseph Merrick
See the visually preserved archive of the Elephant Man as well as the quest to discover his disease.

Taking on the Project
We asked Discovery Health Executive Producer Mark Poertner why this show was so important to bring to the public.

Did Joseph Merrick suffer from Proteus syndrome and neurofibromatosis? Learn more.

On TV

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Ask the Expert

Dr. Charis Eng talks about taking on the fascinating challenge of testing the Elephant Man's DNA.

The Legacy Lives On?
There are still living relatives of the Elephant Man. Find out how his legacy has affected them.

Quiz

How much do you know about the so-called circus freaks of old and their real health conditions? Take our quiz.

Discover More

The Proteus Syndrome Foundation

Proteus Syndrome Foundation, UK

Children's Tumor Foundation

Helping Your Child Cope with Neurofibromatosis

Pictures: Drummond Design/NHNZ (4) | Pictures (main): Royal London Hospital Archives (2) | Corbis | P Trotman/NHNZ |

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