Dr. Max, Dr. Aaron, Dr. Mike, and Alba

The Poor Historians: Medical History Misadventures

History EN ↓ 105 episodes

This is a show for all the nerdy medical history people. Three modern emergency physicians and their show's "medical history intern" take a lighthearted, humorous quest through various stories in the history of medicine. Topics from ancient times to recent history, all related to important advancements, people, or discoveries in the history of medicine. New episodes every two weeks!

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Dr. Max, Dr. Aaron, Dr. Mike, and Alba

Episodes

Couney's Infantorium, the Baby Sideshow 26.08.2021 43:38

Imagine going to the World's Fair to marvel at babies--babies in incubators doing baby stuff. At one point in time this was the only answer to help care for premature infants. Part side show, part unexpectedly decent medicine, Couney's Infantorium paved the way for more modern practices in neonatal care. Support the show ----- PHPod Merch Store (CLOSED) ----- Podcast Linktree (social...

Dr. William Stewart Halstead - The Guy Who Founded Medical Residency 12.08.2021 52:00

In the modern times all physicians go through a residency if they want to practice medicine. It wasn't always this way. Who thought working 28+ straight hours was a good idea? Dr. Halstead and his favorite mind altering substances did. Support the show ----- PHPod Merch Store (CLOSED) ----- Podcast Linktree (social media links / reviews / ratings) ----- #medicine #medicalhistory #history...

Tarrare - The Man Who Ate Everything 29.07.2021 50:11

This week we'll visit a bit of a medical oddity in the case of Tarrare, the 18th century Frenchman with the insatiable appetite. You may or may not be hungry ever again after this one. Support the show ----- PHPod Merch Store (CLOSED) ----- Podcast Linktree (social media links / reviews / ratings) ----- #medicine #medicalhistory #history #historypodcast

Dr. Robert Liston (The Fastest Amputator of the Victorian Era) 15.07.2021 51:23

This week we find ourselves learning about Dr. Liston, the fastest amputator in his time. If you're going to operate in the age before anesthesia, you might as well do it as fast as possible. Support the show ----- PHPod Merch Store (CLOSED) ----- Podcast Linktree (social media links / reviews / ratings) ----- #medicine #medicalhistory #history #historypodcast

Phineas Gage - The Famous Case of Head Trauma 01.07.2021 47:13

What can gunpowder and a large metal spike teach us about the brain? Mostly that large festering head wounds are survivable and just might change the way someone behaves. Who would have thought? Support the show ----- PHPod Merch Store (CLOSED) ----- Podcast Linktree (social media links / reviews / ratings) ----- #medicine #medicalhistory #history #historypodcast