Galen of Pergamon was the most influential ancient Greek physician after Hippocrates and is considered the father of pharmacology. He developed...

“Everything in excess is opposed to nature” is a quote attributed to Hippocrates, known as the Greek ‘father’ of medicine and for whom the...

Hippocrates is the father of traditional Ancient Greek medicine. Credit: Raed Mansour / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 A new academic study highlights...

Cold water therapy was popular among ancient Greeks, and this is one of the reasons they established elaborate bathhouses for wellness and relaxation....

Olive oil has shaped ancient Greek mythology, history, and philosophy for more than 7,000 years, according to new research published in the...

The ancient Asclepieion of the island of Kos stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Greek medicine. More than just a temple, this sprawling...

The ancient Asclepieion of the island of Kos stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of Greek medicine. More than just a temple, this sprawling...

By analyzing ancient and modern DNA, scientists are uncovering the complex genetic origins of the Greek people, revealing a rich ancestral mosaic...

The so-called stepped pyramid of Amphion in Thebes, Greece, remains one of the most mysterious monuments of ancient Greece, challenging long-held...

The Batrachomyomachia (“The Battle of Frogs and Mice”) is the only surviving complete ancient Greek epic parody, a humorous adaptation of...