EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 14 MIN

Medieval Medicine Unpacked: From Bloodletting to Herbal Remedies

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

The episode investigates how medieval healers, hospitals and lay practitioners combated disease and injury using humoral theory, barber surgery, herbal treatments and quarantine measures – revealing the limits of contemporary knowledge and the role of luck in survival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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