Listen "Prosthetics and Assistive Technology in Antiquity"
Episode Synopsis
We’re travelling back in time to the ancient world with Dr Jane Draycott, as we discuss the use of prosthetics and assistive technology in classical antiquity. What was the lived experience of people with disabilities and impairments? What were the different types of prostheses and assistive technology available? Who created them, and what materials were they made from? Jane talks to Cia about the literary and archaeological evidence as to when, how, and why people in classical antiquity might have adopted prostheses and assistive technology, as well as societal attitudes towards medicine, science, and the human body. Show notes available via our podcast webpage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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