Since time immemorial humans have looked to the stars. A specific subset of humans have taken that a step further and used them for medicinal purposes. Join us as we explore the life of famed astrologer and herbalist, Nicholas Culpeper, whose work ranged from the prescient (accessible healthcare) to the bizarre (boiled millipedes as medicine). Can you catch tuberculosis from a bullet? Probably not, but find out anyway in this adventure into the wild world of 17th century medicine.

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History Alive, Inc. is an immersive historically-themed theatre company from Salem, Massachusetts. We are committed to the production of new plays and theatrical scenarios based on true stories from the past. Emphasis is given to interactive theatre so that actors and audience together, through a playful and dynamic way of engaging with history, might broaden their understanding of the present and gain a fresh sense of purpose within their own era.  Come play your part with us! 

Learn more at www.historyalivesalem.com