Ever find yourself wondering if cannibalism would cure what ails you? Well, that's a little upsetting, but you wouldn't be the first. In this episode, we cover some of the history of using corpses for anything from curing epilepsy to anti-aging potions.

 

If you feel compelled to read more on the topic, check out:

Sugg, Richard. 2016. Mummies, Cannibals and Vampires. The History of Corpse Medicine from the Renaissance to the Victorians. London: Routledge.