This Spanish explorer accompanied Christopher Columbus on his famous voyage, but he also came to search for a mysterious legend. This leads us to try to express grief in medical terms that even Dr Frank finds difficult to explain.

This Spanish explorer accompanied Christopher Columbus on his famous voyage, but he also came to search for a mysterious legend. This leads us to try to express grief in medical terms that even Dr Frank finds difficult to explain.

In Part One of each episode, Dr Frank will talk about a famous figure from history who suffered from an illness or had a disability. At that time, no-one knew or understood what may have caused the problem, or how to treat it - It was a mystery at the time. In Part Two of the episode, Dr Frank will discuss that same or similar illness or ailment in a modern-day context, and many times it has remained a mystery. Each two-part episode will be intriguing and informative.

Medical Mysteries - Ancient and Modern

Medical Mysteries - Old and New

Juan Ponce de Leon, and grief

One of history's most famous authors has a mystery for us to solve, and then Dr Frank gives a list of some weird modern mysteries that defy logic. 

One of history's most famous authors has a mystery for us to solve, and then Dr Frank gives a list of some weird modern mysteries that defy logic.&nbsp;

H.G. Wells, and some very strange modern medical mysteries

The famous author of Frankenstein provides plenty of mystery for this program, and then Dr Frank delves into the weirdness of another illness that brings on involuntary sleep.

The famous author of Frankenstein provides plenty of mystery for this program, and then Dr Frank delves into the weirdness of another illness that brings on involuntary sleep.

Mary Shelley, and sleepy sickness

English philosopher and politician presents a fascinating mystery for Dr Frank, as does the strange ailment that makes us turn red.

English philosopher and politician presents a fascinating mystery for Dr Frank, as does the strange ailment that makes us turn red.

Juan Ponce de Leon, and grief

Medical Mysteries - Old and New

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