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"Unveiling the Ancient Medical Practices

Background imageMedical History Collection: Benjamin Ward Richardson's sketch of a model city called 'Hygeiopolis', 1877 (engraving)

Benjamin Ward Richardson's sketch of a model city called "Hygeiopolis", 1877 (engraving)
5310742 Benjamin Ward Richardson's sketch of a model city called "Hygeiopolis", 1877 (engraving); (add.info)

Background imageMedical History Collection: Ms Grec 2144 Apocauchus (vellum)

Ms Grec 2144 Apocauchus (vellum)
CHT341954 Ms Grec 2144 Apocauchus (vellum) by Greek School, (14th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Apocauchus; school fellow of the Byzantine physician)

Background imageMedical History Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 46v Cauterisation of leprosy lesions, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 46v Cauterisation of leprosy lesions, 1466 (vellum)
CHT245024 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.46v Cauterisation of leprosy lesions, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMedical History Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 28v Cauterisation for Toothache, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 28v Cauterisation for Toothache, 1466 (vellum)
CHT231168 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.28v Cauterisation for Toothache, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMedical History Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 35 Operation for Cauterisation, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 35 Operation for Cauterisation, 1466 (vellum)
CHT231163 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.35 Operation for Cauterisation, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMedical History Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 76v Operation for Castration, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 76v Operation for Castration, 1466 (vellum)
CHT231162 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.76v Operation for Castration, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMedical History Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 125 Treatment of Boils and Warts, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 125 Treatment of Boils and Warts, 1466 (vellum)
CHT231167 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.125 Treatment of Boils and Warts, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMedical History Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 20 Cauterisation of a Migraine, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 20 Cauterisation of a Migraine, 1466 (vellum)
CHT231161 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.20 Cauterisation of a Migraine, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMedical History Collection: The Simplers, plate 26 from The Cries of London Exhibiting Several of the Itinerant

The Simplers, plate 26 from The Cries of London Exhibiting Several of the Itinerant
XYC277511 The Simplers, plate 26 from The Cries of London Exhibiting Several of the Itinerant Traders... (etching) by Skelton, William (1763-1848); 15.2x11.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Background imageMedical History Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 110v Midwife operating on a hermaphrodite, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 110v Midwife operating on a hermaphrodite, 1466 (vellum)
CHT231164 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.110v Midwife operating on a hermaphrodite, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMedical History Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 29v Cauterisation of Scrofula, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 29v Cauterisation of Scrofula, 1466 (vellum)
CHT231165 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.29v Cauterisation of Scrofula, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMedical History Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 76v Excision of a ranula from under the tongue, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 76v Excision of a ranula from under the tongue, 1466 (vellum)
CHT231160 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.76v Excision of a ranula from under the tongue, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMedical History Collection: Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 188 Reduction or Setting of a fractured femur, 1466 (vellum)

Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 188 Reduction or Setting of a fractured femur, 1466 (vellum)
CHT245025 Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 188 Reduction or Setting of a fractured femur, 1466 (vellum) by Charaf-ed-Din (1404-68); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageMedical History Collection: Sunray treatment for a horse. A horse undergoing sunlight treatment with artificial

Sunray treatment for a horse. A horse undergoing sunlight treatment with artificial sunrays at the sanatorium of the Peoples Dispensary for sick animals at St Swithins farm Ilford


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"Unveiling the Ancient Medical Practices: A Glimpse into Medical History" Step back in time and explore the intriguing world through a collection of fascinating vellum manuscripts. These ancient texts, such as Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 96v, take us on a journey to the year 1466, where we witness an inspection of the male urethra. Delicate yet precise illustrations depict early attempts at understanding and treating various ailments. Among these historical gems is Ms Grec 2144 Apocauchus (vellum), offering insights into medicinal remedies used during that era. The pages come alive with detailed depictions of treatments like cauterization for leprosy lesions (Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 46v) or toothache relief through cautery (Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 28v). These methods may seem archaic today but were once considered cutting-edge solutions. Venturing further into this captivating archive, we encounter procedures performed for diverse conditions like migraines (Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 20) or scrofula (Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 29v). Cauterization was often employed as a means to alleviate suffering and restore health during those times. The manuscripts also shed light on surgical interventions carried out centuries ago with remarkable precision and skillfulness. From operations for castration (Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 76v) to excision of ranula under the tongue (Ms Sup Turc 693 fol. 76v), these delicate procedures required expertise that has been passed down through generations. Not limited to surgeries alone, medical practices encompassed midwifery as well, as depicted in Ms Sup Turc 693 fol110. v Here we witness a midwife operating on a hermaphrodite—an extraordinary glimpse into gender-related healthcare from long ago. Additionally featured within this historical treasure trove is Ms Sup Turc 693 fol.