I saw that one as well. I notice they don't point out that there are still plenty of places on earth today where you can experience medieval diet and life expectancy, yet few seem to want to flock to these dietary paradises.

As i recall there were many, many dietary deficiencies as well: lack of D, C, calcium, iron, etc., that resulted in a medly of ricketts, growth issues, loss of teeth, etc. Then too, the constant threat of infection, lack of adequate surgical conditions, childbirth problems for women, etc., all took an amazing toll. I recall 30 was a reasonable median age, but greater than 50% attrition in the first few years. The paleolithic folks may have had longer life spans because big game hunting and food gathering for plant materials, and the seasonal round moving so as not to badly contaminate a single area, was likely healthier. The mammoth and cave bear steaks nicely roasted likely tasted better. Since hardly anyone lived long enough to get those cardiac conditions that accumulate, or the increased risk over time for prostate or otehr cancers, or alzheimers, shortened lives were much healthier, one would think.

File with "The operation was successful, but the patient died."