In this episode of Bizarre Rx, we’re cracking open the skulls of history—literally. Welcome to the ancient (and somehow ongoing?!) world of trephination, where headaches, demons, and bad vibes were treated with a rusty drill to the dome. From prehistoric skull holes to Hippocrates playing Home Depot with human heads, all the way to 1960s dudes self-drilling in the name of enlightenment, this episode asks: Why were we so obsessed with putting holes in our heads and why are some people still doing it?

Was it medicine, madness, or just early humans really committed to opening their third eye the hard way? Pour a drink, grab your safety goggles, and prepare for a deep dive into one of history’s most unhinged cures.

And seriously… if someone offered to cure your migraine with a hand drill—how bad would the pain have to be before you said yes?

WARNING:In this show, we dive into the strangest, most jaw-dropping medical practices and findings throughout history. We’re not doctors, just curious fans who fell down some very weird rabbit holes. Expect a mix of bizarre facts, questionable science, and plenty of WTF moments. Heads up: some topics are graphic, so listener discretion is definitely advised.

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