This French king provides Dr Frank with a story that seems so unlikely that could it possibly be true. However, the entire story could be explained by a diagnosis of "madness", today that would be labelled as schizophrenia.

This French king provides Dr Frank with a story that seems so unlikely that could it possibly be true. However, the entire story could be explained by a diagnosis of "madness", today that would be labelled as schizophrenia.

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

Medical Mysteries, Series 5 - Charles 6th of France, and schizophrenia

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.

Medical Mysteries, Series 5 - Charles 6th of France, and schizophrenia

Medical Mysteries - Old and New

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