Video - The Hand of Glory: Renaissance Era Beliefs

Did you know that during the Renaissance era, there was a belief that wearing a necklace made from a mummified human hand could cure various ailments? People thought that the hand's mystical properties could bring good luck and protect them from harm. This bizarre practice led to the creation of "hand of glory" necklaces, with some even made from the hands of executed criminals. Imagine walking around with a mummified hand around your neck as a fashion statement! What other strange remedies do you think people believed in back then? Share your thoughts in the comments below!