Bizarre Rx - Eat the Dead (EP05)

Feeling sick? In the 1600s, the solution wasn’t chicken soup. It was ground-up mummy, fresh human blood, or a nice rub of corpse fat. That’s right, medical cannibalism was all the rage, and rich folks treated powdered Pharaohs like their personal Advil. From grave robbing to straight-up execution blood vendors, history proves people will eat anything if they think it’ll keep them alive.Would you rather drink powdered mummy or take a modern vampire facial? Or are you just gonna stick with Tylenol? Let’s discuss. Share your weirdest old-school remedy below.WARNING:In this show, we dive into the strangest, most jaw-dropping medical practices and findings throughout history. We’re not doctors, just curious fans who fell down some very weird rabbit holes. Expect a mix of bizarre facts, questionable science, and plenty of WTF moments. Heads up: some topics are graphic, so listener discretion is definitely advised. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tinymonster.substack.com