Exploring the Bewildering “Sweating Sickness” in Medieval Europe
Andrew Helmus Distinguished Professor of History and Politics, Dr. John Theilmann and Nisbet Honors student, Abby Sweet ’18 presented their paper, “Diagnosing the English Sweat in an Environmental Context,” at the October meeting of the Southeastern Medieval Association (SEMA) in Knoxville, TN.
SEMA’s mission is to promote the study and appreciation of the Middle Ages through the exchange and collaboration of professional and independent scholars from various branches of medieval studies.