30: Dr. Platto

Episode 32 of the Historic Headlines podcast titled "30: Dr. Platto" was published on March 27, 2021 and runs 122 minutes.

March 27, 2021 ·122m · Historic Headlines

0:00 / 0:00

Summary

Hugh tells of his encounter with a purveyor of historical disinformation, recounts the exploits of an "eclectic doctor" who advertised in two Pennsylvania newspapers 150 years ago this week, then builds a case for the fascination with electrical medicine having arisen at least in part from a phonetic coincidence. For all images and notes, see the companion blog post.

Episode Description

Hugh tells of his encounter with a purveyor of historical disinformation, recounts the exploits of an "eclectic doctor" who advertised in two Pennsylvania newspapers 150 years ago this week, then builds a case for the fascination with electrical medicine having arisen at least in part from a phonetic coincidence.

For all images and notes, see the companion blog post.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

BCH Episode #169 – April 2026

Apr 1, 2026 ·59m

BCH Episode #168 – March 2026

Mar 1, 2026 ·59m

The Anointing: Is This Even Christian?

Feb 27, 2026

Wing Noodles: Montréal Chinese Legacies

Feb 13, 2026 ·28m

BCH Episode #167 – February 2026

Feb 1, 2026 ·59m

Evangelical Disintegration

Jan 22, 2026

Similar Podcasts

Sharon Baptist Church Podcasts (Baltimore, MD) Sharon Baptist Church Weekly sermons from the historic Sharon Baptist Church of Baltimore, MD The School Room Chinese Canadian Museum Recorded inside the historic school room in the Wing Sang Building, The School Room shares stories connected to the Chinese Canadian Museum’s exhibitions and programming. Join host Dr. Melissa Karmen Lee, CEO of the Chinese Canadian Museum, and a special guest each month as they go in-depth on Chinese Canadian experiences. The Areopagus Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick, Michael Landsman, and Ancient Faith Ministries This podcast is about the encounter of historic Christianity with other religious traditions. Actual Education Interactive Guided Tours History Podcast Actual Education Ltd Actual Education produce Interactive Guided Tours of historic places throughout the United Kingdom. We believe history is full of fascinating stories and that the best way to enjoy these stories is to stand in the locations where they actually happened. Our podcasts will reveal some of the most interesting stories from the history of Edinburgh, York and Chester. Other places will be included over the coming years. Most of our podcasts will also come with free-to-download resources such as self-guided tour maps which can be used in conjunction with the associated podcast episode.Check out our website www.actualeducation.co.uk to access these free resources and explore our range of historical Interactive Guided Tours.Happy virtual exploring!

URL copied to clipboard!