Blood of the Cat and Pearl Bread

Description

Join us on a journey through the history of Basel medicine: How did the nuns of Steinenkloster, now disappeared, relieve menstrual pain? Where is the oldest pharmacy located and what medicines were sold at the beginning of the modern era in Basel? How do racism, sexism, and social class influence medical knowledge to this day? And how has and still does the mental health of women and queer people get treated? Discover how activists in recent decades fought against fear and stigma and filled gaps in the healthcare system themselves, whether in the "Schliimgrüppli" or in the first AIDS hospice. From ancient pharmaceutical knowledge to the development of modern hospitals in the 19th century, passing through medieval monastic gardens and "hysterical women," we explore who created medical knowledge and who had access to it.

Highlights

• Journey through the history of Basel medicine
• Exploration of medieval monastery gardens
• Themes of racism, sexism, and mental health

General Information

The event takes place at Tinguely Brunnen in Basel and offers a guided tour on the history of medicine. Participants will discover historical and contemporary aspects of health, focusing on activists' struggles and the evolution of medical care.

Location

Klostergasse, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

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