Photo: Ota Blahoušek, Palacký University Olomouc
A unique research project is currently underway at Palacký University in Olomouc. Chemists are studying residues—possibly the remnants of ancient medicines—on medieval medical manuscripts and printed books. The project carried out in collaboration with medical experts, aims to shed new light on historical medical practices.
Until now, most research into medieval prescriptions has focused solely on philological and historical analysis—studying text.
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Author: Ruth Fraňková