Alcmaeon of Croton, who lived in the 5th century BC, was among the earliest of ancient Greek physicians and philosophers to connect natural philosophy...

Alcmaeon of Croton, who lived in the 5th century BC, was among the earliest of ancient Greek physicians and philosophers to connect natural philosophy...

From Hippocrates to Galen, ancient Greek physicians viewed baldness not as a matter of vanity but actively studied it as a medical condition. They...

Plato’s allegory of the cave is one of the greatest stories of philosophy. It allows us to understand how the Greek philosopher perceived the...

Aristotle’s sayings on tyranny ring true today, allowing people to recognize tyranny if they know what to look for. Over 2,300 years ago, the...

Although they lacked a mechanism, some ancient Greek philosophers foreshadowed evolutionary ideas by seeking natural explanations for how life...

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

Olive oil production has played an important role in Greece’s history and culture. During classical times in Athens, the olive tree, whose...

Olive oil production has played an important role in Greece’s history and culture. During classical times in Athens, the olive tree, whose...

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