Katherine Harvey
Medieval historian and author of The Medieval Guide to Healthy Living (Reaktion, 2026), specializing in medieval medicine, bodies, and health practices.
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Apr 1, 2026 • 43min
Katherine Harvey, "The Medieval Guide to Healthy Living" (Reaktion, 2026)
Katherine Harvey, medieval historian and author of The Medieval Guide to Healthy Living, explores how people in the Middle Ages practiced preventative care. She discusses medieval regimens on air, diet, exercise, emotions, aging, and care for women and children. The conversation also covers how medical knowledge spread and which old practices to avoid.
