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1. Ancient Egyptian mummy underwent ritual healing for the afterlife

   An analysis on a 1,700-year-old Egyptian mummy has revealed two plaques placed over her body – one on her sternum, the other on her abdomen. Researchers believe the plaques were intended as a type of ritual healing following the embalming process, in order to be healthy and strong in the afterlife.

   aprilholloway - 07/04/2014 - 03:27

2. Neurologists speculate that Joan of Arc heard voices because she suffered from epilepsy

   ... doubt on Joan of Arc’s morals, sanity or neurological health because she said she saw visions and heard voices of ...

   Mark Miller - 03/08/2016 - 21:50

3. William Flinders Petrie: A Forgotten Father of Scientific Archaeology

   ... grandson of the first man to chart Australia. Due to poor health, he spent his early days (beginning at age four) at ...

   Natalia Klimczak - 27/09/2016 - 03:51

4. The Dakhamunzu Chronicles: Fate of Queen and Country —Part II

   ... have someone to share the burden of rule. Perhaps his own health was breaking down — or he feared the plague that ...

   anand balaji - 08/02/2017 - 16:16

5. Old Symbols, New Feelings: How Did the Cup of Ptolemies Become a Chalice of Christ?

   It is always interesting to see how ancient traditions persist even up to the modern era. Whether it is the resurgence of Eastern meditation practices in modern healthcare or the lingering presence of the Christmas tree in the living room, many customs have been co-opted from their original surroundings into a wholly different setting. Not only is this practice nothing new, it is oftentimes done purposefully. With regards to the Christian appropriation of non-Christian (i.e.

   Kerry Sullivan - 21/03/2017 - 18:00

6. Before Antibiotics: Ancient Medical Procedures That Still Baffle Scientists

   ... Trepanation is a surgical intervention used to treat health problems related to intracranial diseases.  It ...

   ancient-origins - 08/07/2017 - 22:59

7. Nourisher of Mind and Mayhem: The Oracle of Trophonius and the Cave of Nightmares

   ... with the Olympian god of light, art, prophecy and health, Apollo. Together with his brother Agamedes, ...

   Riley Winters - 01/10/2017 - 13:43

8. Sacred Plant of Eternal Love and Healing: The Mythology and Magic of Basil

   In Mediterranean cuisine it is the symbol of summer and its origins are lost in the mists of time. Fragrant and delicate with its green leaves it manages to tantalize the most demanding palates, it is basil. Basil (Ocimum basilicus) is an annual herbaceous plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, and is easily recognized by the shape of its lanceolate leaves that vary from pale green to intense green to violet or purple of some varieties.

   Dr Massimo Bonasorte - 07/01/2018 - 01:58

9. The Dramatic and Intensely Moving Monumental Cemetery of Staglieno

   ... The rationale for this was to improve the public health of urban centres. Therefore, cemeteries were to be ...

   dhwty - 28/02/2018 - 18:57

10. Eye of Horus: The True Meaning of an Ancient, Powerful Symbol

    ... this magical symbol is believed to provide protection, health, and rejuvenation. Due to its powerful protective ...

    dhwty - 18/11/2018 - 19:06

11. Magic and Mayhem of Japanese Legend: Don’t Try To Out-Trick A Tengu!

    ... who helped the man to his home and nursed him back to health. When questioned the man claimed that he had left on a ...

    NisaRyan - 15/07/2019 - 14:01

12. Mummies with Heart Disease: A Mass-Killer with Ancient Origins

    ... of Medicine, McGovern Medical School, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in Texas says his team’s ...

    ashley cowie - 30/09/2019 - 13:57

13. Knifeman Stabs Tourists at Jordanian Site Jerash

    ... condition.” Reuters reported that Jordan’s minister of health, Fayez Jaber, said “three Mexicans and one Swiss” ...

    ashley cowie - 06/11/2019 - 21:47

14. Mesopotamian ‘Demon of Epilepsy’ Discovered on 2700-Year-Old Tablet

    ... been the cause of epilepsy. The tablet was used to treat health conditions, and the discovery of this ‘epilepsy ...

    Ed Whelan - 22/12/2019 - 23:00

15. A History of Hairpins and Hairdo’s of Ancient Women in Eastern Asia

    ... shiny black hair was considered ideal as a sign of good health and vitality. The Dahuting Tomb: A lady with a flowing ...

    MartiniF - 20/03/2020 - 16:30

16. How a Gruesome Epidemic Threatened the Roman Empire (Video)

    ... Galen from the Colosseum to confront this unprecedented health crisis. Delve into this gripping story to uncover the ...

    Joanna Gillan - 18/04/2023 - 16:57

17. Ancient Tradition of Hide Tanning is a Foul and Dirty Job (Video)

    ... knead the skins. But despite the challenging work and the health risks that come with it, Mohsin appreciates his job ...

    Robbie Mitchell - 07/05/2023 - 17:00

18. Lysippos, Sculptor Hairdresser Of Alexander The Great

    ... of the head of Hygieia, the Ancient Greek goddess of health, cleanliness, and hygiene. Apart from his supposed ...

    MartiniF - 07/08/2023 - 22:28

19. The Pirate Code: Law and Order Beneath the Black Flag (Video)

    In the world of pirates, where lawlessness is often the image that comes to mind, a surprising system of governance existed beneath the black flag.

    Robbie Mitchell - 21/11/2023 - 15:40

20. Stoneage diet

    I was wondering if anybody else was interested in diets on this site. Whilst researching the plethora of diets available it seemed to make sense to go back to see what modern man was eating before all the revolutions in agriculture and industry. From what I have read cereals did not form any part of the stoneage diet because they hadn’t been developed yet. However in today’s world many people on a diet of rice, which is a gluten free cereal, live long and healthy lives.

    peterj - 06/01/2015 - 21:21

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