The last Queen Consort prior to the French Revolution, but what is the mystery about her hair?

The last Queen Consort prior to the French Revolution, but what is the mystery about her hair?

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

Marie Antoinette, and hair

She was an amazing figure in the history of the United States, but what is her connection to a chronic neurological disorder that affects our sleep?

She was an amazing figure in the history of the United States, but what is her connection to a chronic neurological disorder that affects our sleep?

Harriet Tubman, and narcolepsy

Not so much a famous person from history, but a condition that has some interesting historical relevance, with a possible link to a modern day ailment.

Not so much a famous person from history, but a condition that has some interesting historical relevance, with a possible link to a modern day ailment.

Apoplexy,  and Bells Palsey

An intriguing French artist is our topic for discussion here, and his rare condition leads us to talk about a part of our body that we can all relate to.

An intriguing French artist is our topic for discussion here, and his rare condition leads us to talk about a part of our body that we can all relate to.

Marie Antoinette, and hair

Medical Mysteries - Old and New

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