Program in Medieval Studies

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Wednesday, September 17, 2025

    • 5:00 pm
    • Lincoln Hall 1002

    Ancient Evidence for Congenital Syphilis in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece: Texts and Artworks

    For centuries, syphilis was understood as a “New World” export to Afro-Eurasia. Recent studies have demonstrated its presence in the “Old World,” and Dr. Salmon has helped to prove its existence in medieval Europe. In this presentation, she offers compelling evidence to demonstrate the presence of syphilis in Greece, Egypt, and Mesopotamia. WARNING: disturbing images.