<p>Why are hundreds of skeletons hidden under a London market?   Which disease was cured by frogs? Where can you find the skeleton of an “Irish Giant”?  Why did the Queen's doctor prescribe rooster testicles?   Was there a 17th century inoculation for smallpox?  What was the Soho plague?</p>

Why are hundreds of skeletons hidden under a London market? Which disease was cured by frogs? Where can you find the skeleton of an “Irish Giant”? Why did the Queen's doctor prescribe rooster testicles? Was there a 17th century inoculation for smallpox? What was the Soho plague?

<p>Why are hundreds of skeletons hidden under a London market?&nbsp;&nbsp; Which disease was cured by frogs? Where can you find the skeleton of an “Irish Giant”?&nbsp; Why did the Queen's doctor prescribe rooster testicles?&nbsp;&nbsp; Was there a 17th century inoculation for smallpox?&nbsp; What was the Soho plague?</p>

Sick Notes - A History of Gory Medicine

Extraordinary Stories of Britain is a history podcast packed with fun and informative tales from our island’s long and storied past. 

Visiting little-known corners of British history,   shedding new light on familiar faces,  uncovering unusual  - and sometimes bizarre  - facts along the way,  this is the podcast for anglophiles, history buffs, and anyone interested in finding out more about the UK.

From killer queens to grime and punishment, from medieval medicine to celebrity cats, from secret sewers to pickled philosophers,    we leave no historic stone unturned.

Follow our blog at:  www.storiesofbritain.com

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Extraordinary Stories of Britain is a history podcast packed with fun and informative tales from our island’s long and storied past. Visiting little-known corners of British history, shedding new light on familiar faces, uncovering unusual - and sometimes bizarre - facts along the way, this is the podcast for anglophiles, history buffs, and anyone interested in finding out more about the UK. From killer queens to grime and punishment, from medieval medicine to celebrity cats, from secret sewers to pickled philosophers, we leave no historic stone unturned. Follow our blog at: www.storiesofbritain.com

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