Historical anatomy textbooks are built on the bodies of prisoners, the poor and the powerless – and we’re still using them today.
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Much of what they said seems as relevant now as it did 2,000 years ago, even though we might question some of their methods.
People in Ancient Greece and Rome were just as obsessed with falling in love as we are. And their romantic tribulations bring plenty of timeless advice.
Humans have attempted to understand and treat mental illness for centuries – from ancient Greek medicine, Middle Ages exorcisms and the rise of asylums, to modern medical breakthroughs.
