Yes, these are popular science stories from the history of medicine. And no, this is not another retelling of biographies or 10,000ft. thematic reviews. Here we discuss specific events and talk about the unusual, intriguing, and often unbelievable life circumstances that accompanied this or that medical achievement. Craving more? Go to our Facebook page to view literary sources and texts. Laboraverum is brought to you by Meteor Production and narrated by its author Ed Kanalosh, MD, Ph.D., an expert in the history of medicine. Our new episodes are released every Wednesday, so be sure to check them out!