Medieval Cures and The Amazing Story of Nellie Bly

Would you survive a 24-hour shouting match to cure a fever? This week, we’re diving deep into the bizarre and brutal world of Medieval Medicine. We explore the Four Humors, the "logic" of eating fried canaries for epilepsy, and the stomach-churning surgery of the Lithotomy.Then, we shift gears to the late 19th century to tell the story of the original "girl reporter," Nellie Bly. Discover how her 10-day undercover stint inside a New York madhouse changed investigative journalism—and mental health reform—forever. It’s an episode full of "green soup" eyeballs, iron-deficiency myths, and the sheer grit of a woman who refused to be silenced by the asylum walls.👉 Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook to join in on the fun, share your thoughts, and chat with our lovely little community:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074302422721📩 And if you want to get in touch, you can contact us at:[email protected] you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving us a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating—it really helps us out and keeps the podcast going 💛 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.