(Lucy) Ache in the head, running of the nose, and the throat being pierced by pain like a spear: medieval descriptions of common ailments are often familiar, as well as startlingly vivid. This podcast episode looks at everyday remedies in medieval Europe. From chicken and barley to spiced wine, many such remedies were delicious and nutritious. Administering medicine — from comfort food to careful concoctions — was based on both education and experience.
09/07/19 • 11 min
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Footnoting History - Evil Humors and the Common Cold
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Ache in the head, running of the nose, and the throat being pierced by pain like a spear: on this episode of Footnoting History, we’re looking at medieval remedies for common ailments.
Hello, I’m Lucy; welcome to Footnoting History! On this episode, I’m delving into medieval medicine, looking at zero leeches, but lots of ways to deal with things like headaches and the common cold. From Late Antiquity to the Late Middle Ages — th
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