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”
Plagues and Peoples: Health and Disease in Medieval Europe 