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Illuminated initial letter depicting a medieval lunatic being guided by a keeper by a rope
BND lat.11226 f.107r

Learn more about the purpose of, and resources available through Plagues and Peoples.

Medical Images

Medieval illumination of leper with bell
BL MS Landsowne 451 f.127r

A collection of digitized medieval manuscript illuminations of impairments, medical care, and anatomical diagrams. (Updating)

Resources for Medical History
Illumination depicting a man bleeding his arm into a bowl
KW 76 f.008r

A handlist of print and digital resources for students of medical history. (Updating)

Medieval illumination depicting patients bringing their urine to do a doctor for diagnosis
Boldeian MS. 328C f.3r

The syllabus for the Fall 2019 Fordham University Course, Plagues and Peoples, including assigned readings and grading rubrics.

Illumination of physically impaired pilgrims to Mont-St.-Michel
BL Add. MS 42130 f.104v

Blog posts by the students of Plagues and Peoples on a variety of topics relevant to medieval and medical history.

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The Editor, April 2020

Learn more About the Editor of Plagues and Peoples, Rachel Podd.

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