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The Dark History of Medicine
Modern medicine has come a long way... and after this episode, you'll probably be grateful for it. This week, we're exploring some of the strangest and most disturbing medical practices in history, from lobotomies that were once considered miracle treatments to the shocking practice of medical cannibalism.
We'll uncover the bizarre ideas, questionable science, and terrifying procedures that doctors once believed could cure illness, while asking one very important question: How did anyone think this was a good idea?
If you love dark history, weird facts, and the stranger side of human history…
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