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Tamerlane's Captive Chinese Physicians: Medicine Across Empires
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the little-known story of Chinese physicians captured by Tamerlane and brought to Samarkand. They discuss how these doctors, along with Indian practitioners, shaped the medical landscape of the Timurid Empire. Drawing on accounts from Ibn Arabshah and Ruy González de Clavijo, the hosts examine the exchange of knowledge between Galenic, Ayurvedic, and Chinese medical traditions. They discuss the role of the Yassa code, the influence of Ibn Sina's Canon, and the practical challenges of blending different diagnostic methods. The conversation also…
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