Yo ho ho and a urethral syringe
Two recent articles discuss the recent discovery of evidence suggesting that infamous pirate, Blackbeard, may have suffered from syphilis.
Thanks to Emiana and to Jen for steering me in the direction of these articles.
Of History Uncovered
Treasure hunters diving on the wreck of Blackbeard's flagship have found evidence which suggests the pirate captain could have been suffering from venereal disease.
Sky News
Updated: 11:51, Wednesday November 01, 2006
Click here for the complete article.
Har, me hearties! Crew excavates Blackbeard's ship
CNN.com
POSTED: 11:04 a.m. EST, October 31, 2006
The team has found cannons, a bell, lead shot of all sizes, gold dust, pewter cups and medical devices, like a urethral syringe used to treat syphilis with mercury.
Click here for the complete article.
Thanks to Emiana and to Jen for steering me in the direction of these articles.
Of History Uncovered
Treasure hunters diving on the wreck of Blackbeard's flagship have found evidence which suggests the pirate captain could have been suffering from venereal disease.
Sky News
Updated: 11:51, Wednesday November 01, 2006
Click here for the complete article.
Har, me hearties! Crew excavates Blackbeard's ship
CNN.com
POSTED: 11:04 a.m. EST, October 31, 2006
The team has found cannons, a bell, lead shot of all sizes, gold dust, pewter cups and medical devices, like a urethral syringe used to treat syphilis with mercury.
Click here for the complete article.
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