Rebecca Flemming

In this discussion, Dr. Rebecca Flemming, a professor at the University of Exeter specializing in ancient medical thought, dives into the intriguing world of Greco-Roman gynecology. She explores how ancient medical texts portrayed women's anatomy and reproductive health, including the bizarre belief in the 'wandering womb.' The conversation touches on the historical influences of these ideas on modern medicine and highlights the often-overlooked roles of female physicians in shaping health narratives. Dr. Flemming sheds light on the complex dynamics of agency and control surrounding women’s reproductive health in antiquity.