The Barber Surgeons - Haircuts, Shaves, and Amputations
If you can believe it, there once was a time when your friendly neighborhood barber might do more than cut your hair and give a close shave. For many centuries, barbers took on numerous surgical, medical, and even dental procedures when others would not. In this episode we'll talk about the role of the barber-surgeon, from their beginnings to the decline of the profession. Maybe you've heard a thing or two about the barber's pole, but there's much more to this story.
Sources:
-https://www.ancient-origins.net/history/barber-surgeons-0012613
-https://hekint.org/2020/01/28/the-barber-surgeons-their-history-over-the-centuries/
-https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barber_surgeon
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