The Amazing Powers Of Honey
In 1403 the young Henry of Monmouth – the guy who grew up to be Henry 5th of England – momentarily lifted his visor. It was a mistake as he was in the middle of a battlefield. It took just a second for the arrow flying through the air to pierce his right cheek just below his right eye. That sort of injury would normally kill a person. But Henry was made of stern stuff. Not to bore you with the details, but a dedicated amateur surgeon somehow managed to get the arrowhead from his cheek, and then filled the wound with a mix of herbs and honey. Eventually, the wound healed, but the scar must have been something to behold. The only painting of Henry V...