The Night Doctors: American Medical Terror

Tuskegee, Alabama. As history enthusiasts, we've all explored folklore at some point or another, and among these stories are some that seem so bizarre, they couldn't possibly be true. But as we've seen on this podcast, the wildest stories have an uncomfortable amount of truth in them. In today's episode, we're going to learn about what sounds like a scary bedtime story, but was a real and true horror in American history. This is the legend of the Night Doctors. TIMELINE 1880: over 40 bodies were snatched from Oakwood Cemetery and shipped up north to various medical schools. 1912: Undoubtedly, she was the only woman in attendance. 1913: she opened another beauty school in Harlem. WHY THIS MATTERS The story of Tuskegee is a reminder that the events that shaped America didn't always happen in the biggest cities. What unfolded here left marks on the community that are still visible today. The full story is more complicated, and more human, than the version most people know. Episode 144 | Hometown History | Hosted by Shane Waters Hometown History explores forgotten stories from small-town America. The overlooked events, hidden triumphs, and buried tragedies that shaped the country we live in. New episodes every Tuesday. Find every episode at mythsandmalice.com/hometown-historyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy