73: The Oddball Guide to Staying Healthy Through History
May 05, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 73
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Episode description
On this episode of Oddball History we go through popular medical remedies through history. The ancient greeks, romans, egyptians, random British people - you know, history.
Chapters:
(00:00) Intro
(04:45) Top Comments
(24:21) Ok, we're starting the topic
(24:24) Ancient Egypt: The Ebers Papyrus
(31:10) Ancient Greece: The Wandering Womb
(34:39) Ancient Rome: Gladiator Blood
(41:00) Dung-related Medicine
(44:52) Milk Transfusions
(49:56) Dead Whae Hotel
(54:38) Chit Chat/Comedy Stuff
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