Year 1122: a mysterious medieval treatise from the library of Lorenzo de' Medici, or Did women engage in medical research a thousand years ago?
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The Middle Ages were a time of dark superstitions, famine, endless wars, devastating epidemics, witch hunts and the absolute power of men over women. At the same time, we know about women who ruled countries, led armies and changed the course of history. In other words, there were exceptions to the general rule. However, if there was one area of medieval life where women seemed to have no place, it was scientific research. Or?..
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