Did this famous German ruler die of a disease of the larynx? Which then opens up a raft of questions about this mysterious part of the body.

<p>Did this famous German ruler die of a disease of the larynx? Which then opens up a raft of questions about this mysterious part of the body.</p>

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

Did this famous German ruler die of a disease of the larynx?
Which then opens up a raft of questions about this mysterious...

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