Medieval medicine

Elma Brenner examines the state of healthcare in the Middle Ages

Published: February 24, 2020 at 3:03 PM

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Elma Brenner of the Wellcome Library examines the state of healthcare in the Middle Ages and reveals some unusual remedies that were offered for people with injuries or diseases.

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