Explore 3 failed cures for the plague, from aromatic remedies to bloodletting, and discover the historical context and lessons learned from these desperate attempts to combat the Black Death.
Category: History
The Dark History of Agriculture: Conflict, Disease, and Lasting Impacts
Explore the surprising dark side of agriculture’s history: conflict, disease, and lasting impacts on human health and the environment.
What Was “Spanish” About The Spanish Flu? | Health Talk
Explore the real origins of the Spanish Flu pandemic. Discover why it was misnamed and the political factors behind it. Read more on Health Talk.
Hitler’s Erasure: How the Nazis Suppressed Science and Persecuted People
Explore how Hitler’s regime systematically suppressed scientific knowledge and persecuted marginalized groups, drawing parallels to contemporary threats to data and freedom of thought.
What Would Happen To The Piles of Corpses After Ancient Battles?
Explore the gruesome aftermath of ancient battles and the fate of the countless corpses left behind. Discover the historical disposal methods and the grim realities of ancient warfare.