Imagine being a surgeon at sea in the 16th century—no anesthetics, limited knowledge of infection, and the constant threat of battle injuries. This was the grim reality for those on Henry VIII's warship, the Mary Rose. In this video, join Kevin Hicks as he explores the tools, techniques, and the harsh conditions faced by these early medical practitioners who attempted to save lives amidst chaos.

We can highly recommend a visit to the Mary Rose exhibit in Portsmouth, England. It's a fabulous day out, and the website https://maryrose.org'>https://maryrose.org is packed full of information about the ship and its treasures.

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IMAGE CREDITS:
The Carrack Mary Rose | Painting by Geoff Hunt
The Sinking of the Mary Rose | Painting by Geoff Hunt
Setting broken leg courtesy Gersdorff's Feldbuch der Wundartzney
Images of original artifacts, ship cutaway all courtesy of the Mary Rose Trust https://maryrose.org'>https://maryrose.org