Medieval Maladies

Thank goodness for modern medicine because in this episode we investigate what it was like to live in the times before vaccinations. Spoiler alert: It was really bad! August is national immunization awareness month and we bring to you several awful diseases that vaccines can now prevent and dispel some of the negative beliefs surrounding vaccines. This isn't just about vaccines though, we also talk about a few other medieval ailments such as Saint Anthony's Fire which hints at the use of poisons as medicine, and Green Sickness which uses medicine as a tool of oppression. If you have a topic suggestion or personal weird story, please DM us on Instagram or Bluesky or email us at whataboutweirdpod@gmail.com Thank you for listening!