Physician Serial Killer - Dr. Thomas Neill Cream (aka The Lambeth Poisoner)
What was missing from this point in this podcast was a good true crime episode. So here you go! This is the story of Dr. Thomas Neill Cream, a physician and serial killer that, despite his best effo...
22 Sep 202258min
Princess Diana - A Historic Case in Trauma Surgery
While we’re usually reaching far into the past on this show, this week’s episode will feature a discussion of the tragic death of Princess Diana. We’ll focus on the details of the case from the stand...
8 Sep 202257min
Anaphylaxis, Adrenaline, and the Invention of the Autoinjector Epinephrine Pen
We are joined by special guest educator Patrick Kelly on this collaborative episode. Here we'll talk about severe allergic reactions and how early discoveries in the treatment of such led to a revolu...
25 Aug 202252min
Bier, Balls, & Cocaine: The Origin Story of Spinal Anesthesia.
Not all of the ideas a person has while under the influence of drugs and alcohol are winners. There are exceptions, however. This is a fascinating story about the discovery of a revolutionary anesthe...
11 Aug 202238min
A Tale of Cows and Presidential Heart Attacks: A Wisconsin Medical History Story
This episode features a special guest! We welcome Erik and Russ, the hosts of the Wisconsin Drunk History Podcast to the show to share in this unexpectedly far-reaching homegrown tale. We'll dive ...
28 Juli 202250min
U.S. Civil War Ambulance Corps (with National Museum of Civil War Medicine)
This week's episode features a special guest collaboration! Kyle Dalton, from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine joined us on the show to talk about the origins of ambulance service. Believe ...
14 Juli 202243min
The Madness of King George III - A Possible Explanation
This week's episode features a dig through an interesting article from the British Medical Journal with a proposed medical diagnosis for King George III--you know the one who was supposedly "mad". It...
30 Juni 202247min
The Facemaker with Special Guest - Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris
In this super-exciting special episode the Poor Historians interview author Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris about her new book, The Facemaker. The Facemaker centers on the incredible achievements of Dr. Har...
16 Juni 202254min
