Killer Bugs

by John Farndon

Published 4 April 2017
Killer Bugs looks at the discovery of germs and bacteria and the lengthy war against them. We look at the experiments and the importance of clean surgery and sterilization in a quest for prevention. Key discoveries and breakthroughs are all featured, and the people behind those discoveries include Lister, Pasteur, Koch and Flemming, between them they will have saved many lives. Grisly History of Medicine is a series that looks at the fascinating and more often than not gruesome stories of illness and their treatments throughout history. Here are some revolting stories about some toe curling treatments, some of which are still used today. There is a fantastic mix of some very successful treatments and some of the experimental failures. It all makes for a great scientific read.

Kill or Cure

by John Farndon

Published 4 April 2017
Kill or Cure takes a good look at surgeons and healers, covering early surgical practices and operations including a very famous patient Louis X!V and his successful albeit excruciating operation in his bottom region! Through to the start of early anaesthesia.....what a relief that must have been! Grisly History of Medicine is a series that looks at the fascinating and more often than not gruesome stories of illness and their treatments throughout history. Here are some revolting stories about some toe curling treatments, some of which are still used today. There is a fantastic mix of some very successful treatments and some of the experimental failures. It all makes for a great scientific read.

Potions, Poisons and Pills

by John Farndon

Published 4 April 2017
Potions, Poisons and Pills is a fascinating journey looking at discoveries shared; we look at early Chinese and Egyptian medicines, pharmacists from Baghdad, wise women and plant power. In more recent times discover the crucial breakthroughs in medicines such as Aspirin, Penicillin, Antibiotics, Insulinand Steroids. Grisly History of Medicine is a series that looks at the fascinating and more often than not gruesome stories of illness and their treatments throughout history. Here are some revolting stories about some toe curling treatments, some of which are still used today. There is a fantastic mix of some very successful treatments and some of the experimental failures. It all makes for a great scientific read.