Phineas Gage has not exactly become a household name, but he is undeniably an important historical figure, especially in the field of neurology. In the 19th century, Gage faced a horrifying injury ...

A well-documented example of brain damage is of Phineas Gage, who in 1848 had a serious accident whilst laying railway tracks and an iron rod went through his skull. Phineas survived the accident ...