Ancient medical practices often leave modern readers in disbelief, as these bygone remedies highlight the stark contrast ...

As the Egyptian civilization faded, the Greek one emerged around 700 BC. The Greek civilization prevailed until "the end of antiquity" around 600 AD. The Greeks were great philosophers and their ...

In the realm of ancient medical texts, few hold as much intrigue and historical significance as the 1700-year-old ‘Post-elbow Preparation Formula,’ a remarkable document that has earned the moniker of ...

Ancient medicine has evolved over time, some practices were bizarre, whereas some we use even now, from the concept of informed consent to several medicinal ingredients. Decades and centuries of ...

As a German radiation oncologist who grew up in Egypt and had been working at a university hospital in Germany for 12 years, I decided to stay in my homeland with my family for a year to get closer to ...

A new study has revolutionized the understanding of ancient medicine by combining modern science with hands-on historical reenactments. Supported by a European Research Council (ERC) grant, the ...

Medicine is an important part of our lives, especially in times of pandemic. When human society shares an invasive, and sometimes lethal, virus, we turn to medical researchers and practitioners to ...

Merit Ptah is frequently cited by feminist historians and popular history blogs as the first female physcian—however, many academics question the ancient Egyptian healer ever existed in the first ...

The British Carrot Growers’ Association (BCGA) has outlined a series of amazing facts about carrots on the 2025 British ...