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Maria Theresa's Medical Legacy (with Matt Kaplan)
Episode 270

Maria Theresa's Medical Legacy (with Matt Kaplan)

Noble Blood

February 3, 202628m 58s

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Show Notes

Dana is joined by the science writer for The Economist, Matt Kaplan, to discuss 18th century medical progress, the legacy of Maria Theresa, and the tragedy of Ignaz Semmelweis. Order Matt's new book, I TOLD YOU SO!, now.

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Noble BloodDana SchwartzAaron MahnkeLoreUnobscuredCabinet of Curiositieshistorymedicinevaccinesmaria theresa