Bethlem Hospital, often called “Bedlam,” became one of the most infamous institutions in London. In earlier centuries, patients were subjected to harsh conditions and treatments that reflected limited ...

Archaeologists excavate the 16th and 17th century Bedlam burial ground uncovered by work on the new Crossrail train line next to Liverpool Street station in London, Friday, March 6, 2015. The ...

The name Bedlam is so evocative of chaos and madness, the real history of one of the world's oldest institutions for the treatment of mental illness often gets detached from its public presence. Led ...