Greco-Roman Medicine
History of medicine and healing, including surgery, contraception, abortion, and midwifery, in Ancient Greece and Rome.
The Contraceptive and Abortifacient Herb
The ancients grew an herb on the Libyan coast that was regarded by all in the know as an effective abortifacient and contraceptive.
The ancients grew an herb on the Libyan coast that was regarded by all in the know as an effective abortifacient and contraceptive.
Four Humors - Hippocratic Method and the Four Humors in Medicine
When today's doctor prescribes an antibiotic to fight infection, he's trying to put the patient's body back in balance, just as the ancient doctors did when they balanced the body according to the theory of four humors.
When today's doctor prescribes an antibiotic to fight infection, he's trying to put the patient's body back in balance, just as the ancient doctors did when they balanced the body according to the theory of four humors.
Epidaurus
Epidaurus was a city of ancient Greece with a sanctuary of the healing god Asclepius.
Epidaurus was a city of ancient Greece with a sanctuary of the healing god Asclepius.
Hippocratic Oath - First Do No Harm
Are the words "first do no harm" from Hippocrates? Are they found in the Hippocratic Oath?
Are the words "first do no harm" from Hippocrates? Are they found in the Hippocratic Oath?
Chiron
Chiron was a centaur who taught Asclepius medicine. Includes a picture of the centaur Chiron.
Chiron was a centaur who taught Asclepius medicine. Includes a picture of the centaur Chiron.
Galen
Basic information on Galen and his prolific writing on medicine. Includes a picture of Galen.
Basic information on Galen and his prolific writing on medicine. Includes a picture of Galen.
Antiqua Medicina
Antiqua Medicina from Homer to Vesalius is an online ancient medical exhibit, with a section on Etruscan medicine.
Antiqua Medicina from Homer to Vesalius is an online ancient medical exhibit, with a section on Etruscan medicine.
Cesarean Section -- A Brief History
Speculation on origin of procedure and term. Woodcuts and other B&W prints from many eras. Since Caesar's mother appears to have heard of his invasion of Britain, he could not have been produced via caesarian.
Speculation on origin of procedure and term. Woodcuts and other B&W prints from many eras. Since Caesar's mother appears to have heard of his invasion of Britain, he could not have been produced via caesarian.
Contraception and Abortion
Evidence for, methods, and herbs used for ancient birth control. The site acknowledges a debt to John Riddle's book on contraception.
Evidence for, methods, and herbs used for ancient birth control. The site acknowledges a debt to John Riddle's book on contraception.
Greek and Roman Surgical Instruments
Photos of scalpels, hooks, forceps, catheters, and a speculum, from The Asclepion.
Photos of scalpels, hooks, forceps, catheters, and a speculum, from The Asclepion.
Mass Burial in Athens
Grave dates from period described by Thucydides when plague wiped out one third of the population. Immediately after excavation it was destroyed to make way for subway.
Grave dates from period described by Thucydides when plague wiped out one third of the population. Immediately after excavation it was destroyed to make way for subway.
Medicine in Ancient Greece
Medicine in Homer, Hippocrates, Women's diseases, Temple cures, and Midwives.
Medicine in Homer, Hippocrates, Women's diseases, Temple cures, and Midwives.
Roman Health and Medicine
What types of treatments did the Romans have for their children? Contraception and abortion.
What types of treatments did the Romans have for their children? Contraception and abortion.
Foundations of Hippocratic Medicine
Early medical writers differed on whether their craft should be rooted in philosophy or empiricism. Short bios and quotes from Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Heraclitus, Parmenides, Empedocles, Anaxagoras, Democritus, and Diogenes.
Early medical writers differed on whether their craft should be rooted in philosophy or empiricism. Short bios and quotes from Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes, Heraclitus, Parmenides, Empedocles, Anaxagoras, Democritus, and Diogenes.
Antiqua Medicina: Hippocrates
The concern of Hippocrates to separate medicine from other areas, and the contrast between the famous oath and contemporary practices.
The concern of Hippocrates to separate medicine from other areas, and the contrast between the famous oath and contemporary practices.