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The Black Death: a tragedy that changed Europe

Under the Shadow of Death: The Arrival of the Plague In the heart of the 14th century, Europe was struck by its most devastating pandemic in history: the Black Death. Between 1347 and 1352, this disease spread unchecked, leaving behind a…

Hildegard of Bingen: pioneer of medieval medicine

An Legacy of Knowledge and Care Hildegard of Bingen, an eminent figure of the Middle Ages, left an indelible mark in the field of natural sciences with an encyclopedic treatise encompassing the medical and botanical knowledge of the time.…

Medieval medicine: between empiricism and faith

A foray into the practices and beliefs of medicine in medieval Europe Ancient roots and medieval practices Medicine in medieval Europe represented a blend of ancient knowledge, diverse cultural influences, and pragmatic innovations.…