Ever wondered what it was like to be a surgeon in the Middle Ages? Before anesthesia. Before soap. Before anyone knew what germs were. This isn’t the sanitized world of modern medicine — this is blood on the floor, screams in the market square, and a rusty knife in your hand. In this immersive historical story, we explore the brutal and misunderstood profession of the medieval surgeon. From barber-surgeons to public amputations, guild licenses to cautery irons, discover how these unlikely healers walked the line between savior and executioner. We begin with a visceral second-person POV — a bone-saw in your hands, a life on the table — then dive deep into the strange, grim, and surprisingly advanced world of medieval surgery. This is history’s bloodiest job interview. And you’re holding the knife. Subscribe for more immersive history Comment: Would you trust a medieval barber with your leg?