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Quacks: A History of Medicinal Fraud and Murder    NEW!

Uncover the strange and often shocking history of medicine from the 1700s to the 1950s. Explore bizarre potions, risky remedies, and deadly practices once thought to be cures. Along the way, examine how some so-called “medical miracles” emerged- and how they shaped the treatments we know today.

Quacks: A History of Medicinal Fraud and Murder NEW!

Uncover the strange and often shocking history of medicine from the 1700s to the 1950s. Explore bizarre potions, risky remedies, and deadly practices once thought to be cures. Along the way, examine how some so-called “medical miracles” emerged- and how they shaped the treatments we know today.

Instructor: Lisa Didier Members: $16; General Public: $21
Course #: HIS655 | Room: Room 4
Day of Week | Date | Time: M  | 1/26/2026  | 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Seats Available: 21
 
 

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