Leeches, Plagues and Potions (S02E08)
S02E08
Clive Anderson and Mary-Ann Ochota explore bizarre treatments throughout history, experimenting with techniques such as leech therapy, cranial drilling, and even a pigeon believed to cure the plague. Additionally, they delve into the impact of Henry VIII on medical practices during the Tudor era.
Show
Mystic Britain
Episode
S02E08
Air Date
Jul 26, 2020
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