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Cannibalism and Corpse Medicine with Dr Richard Sugg
Manage episode 266681793 series 2491929
Helen takes a deep dive into some gory medical history with Dr Richard Sugg, professor of renaissance literature in Durham. They talk about all manner of wacky medical cures, such as blood consumption and powdered skull, and how these were used by royal surgeons and paupers alike to cure themselves of diseases or to manipulate their enemies.
Producer: Peter Curry
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
51 episodes
Manage episode 266681793 series 2491929
Helen takes a deep dive into some gory medical history with Dr Richard Sugg, professor of renaissance literature in Durham. They talk about all manner of wacky medical cures, such as blood consumption and powdered skull, and how these were used by royal surgeons and paupers alike to cure themselves of diseases or to manipulate their enemies.
Producer: Peter Curry
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
51 episodes
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