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Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery•Season 8•Episode 1

Lives Hanging by a Thread - Dr. Barnard's Challenge

Apr 19, 2008120 min

Dr. Christiaan Barnard was a South African cardiac surgeon famous for performing the first successful human heart transplant in 1967. This pioneering medical procedure revolutionized cardiac surgery and made him a prominent figure in medical history.

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Lives Hanging by a Thread - Dr. Barnard's Challenge

The Treasures of the Egyptian Museum of Turin

The Extraordinary History of the Eiffel Tower

Beyond Patagonia - Journey to the Edge of the World

The Wonders of the British Museum

Journey into the Invisible

An Unusual Journey into the Human Body

The Secret Story of Trajan's Column

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Alberto Angela

Alberto Angela

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Saverio Indrio

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Episode Summary

"Lives Hanging by a Thread - Dr. Barnard's Challenge" is episode 1 of Ulisse - The Pleasure of Discovery season 8. It aired on April 19, 2008.

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