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Black pepper to fuel fiery fights and cure haemorrhoids
| Alice White
This common condiment was once very valuable and, until surprisingly recently, used as a versatile medicine.
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Diagnosing the past
| Joanne Edge
Historical texts rarely supply enough detail for a definitive diagnosis, so medical historians need to proceed with caution.
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Devilry and doom in 1666
| Charlotte SleighGergo Varga
Disastrous events and a significant combination of numbers signalled the end – or perhaps a new beginning – in 1666. But for some, this feverish period fuelled unprecedented inventiveness and development.
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Printing the body
| Julia Nurse
The 18th century saw multiple technical developments in both printing and medicine. Colourful collaborations ensued – to the benefit of growing ranks of medical students.
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Political brilliance and the power of self-promotion
| Anna Faherty
How do you convince people you’re exceptional? Meet the ultimate self-styled genius.