Medical History

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Title Published Date Author Hits
Peculiar Medical Practice Of The 18th Century That Could Be Considered "Murderous" 26 March 2018 Written by Kaya Johnson Hits: 1867
Personal Hygiene Products of the 18th Century: 5 Appalling Facts 14 June 2019 Written by Joey Feldman Hits: 619
Public Intoxication in the 18th Century 21 May 2019 Written by Frankie Wallace Hits: 744
Smallpox - Scourge of the 18th Century 28 July 2013 Written by Rick Brainard Hits: 7259
Taking a close look at 18th century medical practices 16 October 2018 Written by Cynthia Madison Hits: 1316
The Beauty of Aging, Then vs. Now 06 September 2019 Written by Frankie Wallace Hits: 480
The history of identifying and treating depression 08 August 2019 Written by Cynthia Madison Hits: 401
The ugly truth about the 18th century – or should we say the dirty truth? 10 February 2020 Written by Cynthia Madison Hits: 349
Waste Not, Want Not: Sanitary Conditions in the 1700s 31 March 2020 Written by Magnolia Potter Hits: 63
What Was Medical Care Like For the Elderly During the 18th Century? 20 June 2019 Written by Frankie Wallace Hits: 1282