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Recent Episodes

Sept. 11, 2025

Ep.23 - Warts, Witches and Widowhood

In this episode, Daisy, Laura and Olivia wax lyrical about some Ws in the history of medicine: witches, warts and widows. The Team: Olivia Howarth (Researcher/Presenter) is a volunteer with RCPE Heritage, a qualified archivis...

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Aug. 28, 2025

Ep.22 - Vampirism, Virginity and Vaccines

In this episode, Daisy, Laura and Olivia talk about some Vs in the history of medicine: virgins, vampirism and vaccines. The Team: Olivia Howarth (Researcher/Presenter) is a volunteer with RCPE Heritage, a qualified archivist...

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Aug. 14, 2025

Ep.21 - Ugliness, Urticaria and Universal Medicine

In this episode, Daisy and Olivia eulogise some of the Us in the history of medicine: ugliness, urticaria and universal medicines. The Team: Olivia Howarth (Researcher/Presenter) is a volunteer with RCPE Heritage, a qualified...

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July 31, 2025

Ep.20 - Tea, Thyroid and Tobacco

In this episode, Daisy and Olivia talk through some Ts in the history of medicine: tea, thyroids and tobacco.

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July 17, 2025

Ep.19 - Scurvy, Snuff and Sympathetic Medicine

In this episode, Daisy, Charlotte and Olivia discuss some Ss in the history of medicine: scurvy, sympathetic medicine and snuff.

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July 3, 2025

Ep.18 - Radium, Rosacea and Rabies

In this episode, Daisy and Olivia rant about some Rs in the history of medicine: rabies, rosacea and radium girls.

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