By Amanda K. During the medieval period, knowledge on women’s diseases, anatomy, and hygiene were not popular topics for scholarly writing. Therefore, the compendium, The Trotula,was very valuable and one of the most referenced medieval texts for centuries. It is believed that The Trotulawas originally written in Salerno, Italy at the University of Salerno during the 12th century.[1]Continue reading “The Trotula Texts”
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The Trotula
By Kelsey K. The Trotula is thought to be one of the first medical texts specifically for the treatment of women. This work is a compilation of three works: Book On the Conditions of Women, On Treatments for Women, and On Women’s Cosmetics.[1] The mystery behind its origin is still in question today as the compilation is thought toContinue reading “The Trotula”
Boccaccio and The Decameron
By Francesca S. The opening line of The Decamerongives a succinct overview of the plot of the work and alludes to Boccaccio’s own opinion on the significance of The Decameron: “Here begins the book called Decameron, otherwise known as Prince Galahalt, wherein are contained a hundred stories, told in ten days by seven ladies and three young men.”[1] BoccaccioContinue reading “Boccaccio and The Decameron”
Plagues and Peoples: Health and Disease in Medieval Europe 