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The Oldest Leper

Ancients suffered from hundreds of ailments, some of which still plague us today. Leprosy is mentioned in the Bible frequently, and now archaeology has uncovered what may be the bones of the oldest leper. Scientists studying those bones can now tell us more about the disease than we may ever want to know.

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  • Originally Aired December 26, 2005
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Created March 22, 2012 by
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Name Type Role
Simcha Jacobovici Guest Star