BETA
Chapter 1
Animals in the medieval courtroom
Chapter 2
Wild cures and the four humors
Chapter 3
Forensic flies and golden age science
YOUR GOAL
Master of Bizarre medieval law and medicine
Ch 2 · Wild cures and the four humors
misslily Sort wild cures and animal trials to discover the strangest medieval laws and medical treatments.
misslily The Four Humors
The rats on trial / blocked by cats / they skipped their date!
misslily Medieval apothecaries used bizarre ingredients, including ground-up Egyptian mummies.
Fun Fact
Mummy medicine: Medieval Europeans believed ground-up Egyptian mummies could cure bruising and headaches, sparking a massive trade in stolen ancient bodies.
Glossary
humor (noun)
Any of the four bodily fluids formerly believed to determine a person's physical health and temperament. In the Middle Ages, physicians often balanced these fluids by performing bloodletting or applying leeches.
Any of the four bodily fluids formerly believed to determine a person's physical health and temperament. In the Middle Ages, physicians often balanced these fluids by performing bloodletting or applying leeches.
Quiz
What was 'theriac,' a highly sought-after medieval medicine containing dozens of ingredients?
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What was the surgical practice of drilling or scraping a hole in a patient's skull called?
Quiz
What highly prized medieval medicine was made from ground-up ancient human remains?
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What visual chart did medieval doctors use to diagnose illnesses based on bodily waste?
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Who performed most minor surgeries, tooth extractions, and bloodletting in medieval towns?
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What did medieval plague doctors wear on their faces during later outbreaks to protect themselves from bad air?