It's a tragic truth that the history of medicine is tainted with errors and a lack of knowledge about human physiology and pathology. But humans being humans, we evolved through trial and error, and now have come a long way in the field of medicine. Indeed, the Middle Ages were a crucial period when it comes to the evolution of medicine and health care practices. This was when the first medical schools were created, and when ancient beliefs were challenged.
If you've ever wondered how medical care worked back in medieval times, then you're in for a treat! Click through and find out all about it.