Episode CXXXIV - Roman Health and Medicine
The Romans had some strange ideas when it came to medical practice, but you have to give them some leeway, and a lot has changed in 2000 years.
Emperors of Rome · Dr Leanne McNamara
January 29, 202037m 46s
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Show Notes
The Romans had some strange ideas when it came to medical practice, but you have to give them some leeway, and a lot has changed in 2000 years. Some of the thoughts and techniques showed forward thinking, but you might have to ignore the cabbages.
Guest:
Dr Leanne McNamara (Classics and Ancient History, La Trobe University)