Medieval medicine
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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. Historyextra.com/podcast For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy
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