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Antiquated Antidotes

We will explore the medical mavericks of the past and rediscover the gruesome tales behind our modern field of medicine.

Tag: Oddities

March 9, 2021

Evaluating Head Shapes: The Rise and Fall of Phrenology

Nastassia Foose's avatarPosted by Nastassia Foose in Mental Health, Quackery

Despite the fact that Phrenology became rather controversial, it is important to note the cultural impact it did have in the years of its popularity throughout both Europe and America.

November 17, 2020

An Army of Ant Sutures

Nastassia Foose's avatarPosted by Nastassia Foose in Quackery

Creeped out by insects? Then you may want to skip this one! We will discuss how ants can be used to stitch wounds shut!

October 10, 2020

Blowing Smoke: The Popularity of the Tobacco Enema

Nastassia Foose's avatarPosted by Nastassia Foose in Quackery

In the 18th century a common practice in resuscitation was to blow tobacco smoke up the unconscious individual’s rear end.

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