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Uncovering Medieval Disease

Uncovering Medieval Disease

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 Illness and disease were an unavoidable part of medieval life. With short life expectancies and deaths often hastened by infection, sickness shaped everyday existence. In this episode, archaeologists reveal how a skeleton uncovered in York, England offers insights into how people coped with disease in the Middle Ages. Cast List: Tim Sutherland: Archaeologist, University of York Prof. Charlotte Roberts: Bioarcheologist, University of Durham Prof. Don Brothwell: University of York Dr. Piers D. Mitchell: University of Cambridge Malin Holst: Osteoarcheologist, University of York Dr. Sarah Fiddyment: Bioarcheologist, University of York Dr. Camilla Speller: Bioarcheologist, University of York Helen Goodchild: Archaeologist, University of York Eric Meyers: Narrator Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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