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The Craziest Cures & Health Fads from History

Health beliefs underwent many changes throughout history. Take obesity. Nowadays, we try our best to slim down and shed the pounds. Throughout most of human history, however, to be fat was not…

By Khalid Elhassan · 32 min

Middle Ages

10 Ways the Black Death turned Medieval Society Upside Down

Between 1347-1350, a unique and virulent form of plague devastated Europe. Spread from the east via the Mediterranean trade routes,…

Natasha sheldon · 28 min