Magic was a part of everyday life for the ancient Egyptians. They believed that dark powers were everywhere and that they ...

In 1775, 250 years ago, William Withering, a physician practising in Birmingham, learnt of a folk remedy for dropsy involving the use of digitalis from purple foxgloves. He started to use it in his ...

The next God of War is potentially heading to Egypt, and these are the gods and goddesses we want to meet when we get there.

Learn more about the papyrus that contains detailed medical procedures from Ancient Egypt.

Back in ancient times, the world of medicine was filled with odd remedies and strange cures that claimed to tackle […] ...

This unique degree programme offers training in an unparalleled range of ancient languages and their associated history, culture and textual traditions. Students study Hebrew and either Greek or Latin ...

Mahakumbh Mela: As the Mahakumbh 2025 is underway, many ‘babas’ at the Mela have stood out, especially those who carry their distinct identity. One such baba who has caught attention is Baba ...

Baba explained that his treatment doesn't involve any food , drink, or medicine to consume, instead, people can be cured of serious diseases simply by touching, talking or listening to his mantra ...

But the citrus genus has a surprising history, popping up everywhere from ancient Rome and the Renaissance to naval exploration and Casanova's famed romantic trysts. The history of citrus dates ...

The discovery of ancient artifacts in surprising places is not uncommon in a country as rich in history and archaeology as Greece. Relics are often unearthed during construction projects ...

If your symptoms are serious or your doctor thinks something else is causing them, they might recommend a prescription medicine. Most people don't need any kind of treatment for mild cold symptoms.

From the ancient Egyptians' use of electric fish to treat headaches to the invention of pacemakers to regulate heart rhythms in the 1950s, the field of bioelectronic medicine -- which makes use of ...