Healing Through the Ages

Dr. Christine Miller examines the treatment of wounds in history. From the ancient period to the modern day, she provides examples of how humans treated trauma to the human body - the theories and methodology. Based on written sources, Dr. Miller starts with the Egyptians before moving through to the Middle Ages and Renaissance. From the early modern period to the modern day, advances in treating wounds are examined to show the progression of scientific study on the human body and how to fix it. Dr. Christine Miller is a historian who also serves in wound care and treatment. She has written articles for the Journal of America's Military Past and several books on history and medicine.