What can mapping tell us about public health in medieval cities? Archaeologist, Dr. Taylor Zaneri, uncovers revealing insights from medieval Bologna, from which activities drew the strictest regulation, to who was actually responsible for fixing them. Her work shows how archaeology, historical texts, and maps come together to reveal what was really happening on the ground.

Mentioned on the show:

• Taylor’s Academia.edu: https://iisg.academia.edu/TaylorZaneri
• Featured Academic Paper: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhg.2023.02.009
• Public Mapping Tool ft. Bologna: https://healthscapes.humanities.uva.nl/

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