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Health & People: The Fall of Rome 🏟️ GCSE History Learning & Revision
Manage episode 469898913 series 3139173
In this episode we cover the decline of Ancient Rome and its impact on the state of medical knowledge in the subsequent Medieval period. It argues that warfare and infrastructural decay led to the loss of vital medical texts and hindered communication among physicians.
Furthermore, it explores the rise of superstitions surrounding the causes of disease in Medieval medicine. These superstitions often attributed illness to divine punishment, malevolent spirits, witchcraft, or astrological influences.
Practices like prayer, repentance, exorcisms, and the use of astrology were employed to diagnose and treat these perceived supernatural ailments.
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Manage episode 469898913 series 3139173
In this episode we cover the decline of Ancient Rome and its impact on the state of medical knowledge in the subsequent Medieval period. It argues that warfare and infrastructural decay led to the loss of vital medical texts and hindered communication among physicians.
Furthermore, it explores the rise of superstitions surrounding the causes of disease in Medieval medicine. These superstitions often attributed illness to divine punishment, malevolent spirits, witchcraft, or astrological influences.
Practices like prayer, repentance, exorcisms, and the use of astrology were employed to diagnose and treat these perceived supernatural ailments.
Don't miss out on subscribing for more educational content tailored to help you succeed in your exams. Perfect for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, CIE and WJEC exam boards.
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