Episode 111 - The Code of Hammurabi

In this episode, we will explore the history of a nearly 4 millenia old slab of rock which has inscribed on it some of the oldest recorded laws in history, including some that dictated payments for operations, and some severe punishments for malpractice! Along the way, we'll also delve into the world of Babylonian medicine, discover the history of the caduceus, and, as a special bonus, cover a recent Nobel prize which has implications for surgery in an all new suture tale.

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Episode 111 - The Code of Hammurabi is an episode from Legends of Surgery by Tyler Rouse.

This episode is 16:58 long.

This episode was published on Nov 15, 2023.

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