Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This paper focuses on four health-related topics derived from Greco-Roman literature or archaeology: keeping healthy, Stoicism, healing sanctuaries and identifying new medicines. Based on an analysis of the available information it is suggested that developing a better understanding of Greco-Roman healthcare and health-related activities within the Greco-Roman world has the potential to impact on modern-day healthcare, population wellbeing and scientific knowledge.
Author: Nick Summerton
Language: English
Topic: History of Medicine Studies
Subfield: History
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7119527017