The Time Travelling Mediicne Man

The Black Death, Medieval Health, Horrid Hygiene, Revolting Illnesses and Worse Cures

Ideal For Turning Points In History

A presentation upon medieval illness and disease with emphasis upon the causes, spread and effects of the Black Death.

Also includes:

Beliefs about the causes of illness

How illness was diagnosed in Medieval times using:

- Humoural theory (What the 4 humours were and how they influenced health and illness)

- Analysis of urine and blood.

- Astrology and Numerology.

How Illnesses were treated:

- Purging

- Blood Letting

(with surgical instruments and live leeches)

- Cauterizing

- The use of medicinal herbs, spices and food

- The role of astrology and numerology in healing

(complete with an early computer)

- The role of the Church in healing

Medieval Surgery with:

- A huge display of museum-quality reproduction medieval surgical equipment

- Demonstrations of how operations were carried out

The operations include:

- Demonstrations of battle wound treatment (arrow wounds; sword and dagger wounds)

- Trepanning

-Treatment of the tooth worm and tooth pulling

- Amputation

(limbs, toes and fingers)

- The anaesthetics used

- Comparisons with medical diagnosis and treatment today.

The presentation is interactive with students actively encouraged to participate

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