History Talks

Medical Quackery, Fraud and Flimflam

Bizarre treatments and worthless patent medications abounded in the early 20th century.

You'll be amazed and amused at some of history's most outrageous hucksters, including the doctor who transplanted goat testicles on thousands of men as a treatment for fading virility.

You'll learn how nervous dispositions and cranky babies were calmed with popular preparations of alcohol and opium - all part of this fascinating and unusual medical story.