Eleanor Herman discusses the top treacherous medical treatments and "cannibal cures" from her new book, The Royal Art of Poison. 
 
 Learn more about The Royal Art of Poison: Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine, And Murder Most Foul, by reading this episode's full transcript or picking up the book! 
 Transcript on Quick and Dirty Tips: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/history/the-poison-chronicles-dangerous-medicines-of-centuries-past 
 Buy the Book: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250140869

Unknown History with Giles Milton

52 Poison Special - Dangerous Medicines of Centuries Past

Unknown History provides you with surprising, quirky, and remarkable tales from the past, so you can pretend you paid attention in history class. Hosted by renowned author Giles Milton.