Suzie Edge

Author Suzie Edge discusses the history of feces, including Aztec poo goblins, Viking turds, and medieval waste management. The evolution of sanitation from buckets to flush toilets is explored with humorous anecdotes and insights.

Dr. Suzie Edge explores the intriguing stories of body parts that have shaped history. She discusses preserved body parts throughout history, including Rasputin's supposed member and Galileo's middle finger. The podcast also delves into significant body parts like Charles Burney's bones and Napoleon's member, as well as Queen Victoria's armpit abscess and its impact on medical advancements. Other fascinating stories include Jenkins' severed ear symbolizing a conflict between nations and Henrietta Lax's unconsenting contribution to medical research. The podcast also discusses surprising stories like Louis XIV's abscess and how a surgeon named Felix created a new hole.

Medical historian Suzie Edge discusses fascinating tales from her book 'Vital Organs', including King Louis XIV's fistula surgeries and Alexis St. Martin's medical curiosity. She also explores our obsession with stigmatizing physical appearance and discusses the persistence of disabilities as evil in fiction. The podcast delves into advancements in transplantation and complexities of amputation, our changing attitudes towards death, and the history of famous body parts.