Soon, Williams became a bit of a celebrity, earning him the nickname "the man who survived being buried alive."​ Following ...

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 ...

Single case studies documenting striking deficits after brain damage, such as the well-known case of Phineas P. Gage, have captured the imagination of scholars and society alike. Less common are ...

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 ...