National Institutes of Health
National Library of Medicine: Greek Medicine
Much like a great deal of western culture, modern medicine also finds its roots in ancient Greek civilization. Travel to the time of the Olympians and ancient healers to discover just how much we have learned and gained from those who...
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Greek Medicine
Discusses the history of Greek medicine from ancient times, and the impact of important figures such as Hippocrates, Diocles of Carystus and Praxagoras of Cos. Some of the significant advances in diagnosis and treatment are described....
Able Media
The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Greece
Impressive Classics Technology Center site lists the achievements of the ancient Greeks in medicine from the time of Homer up to Hippocrates and the plague of Athens during the Peloponnesian war. Gives evidence from ancient texts.
Able Media
The Asclepion: Medicine in Ancient Egypt
Technical but fascinating Classics Technology Center site gives evidence from papyri, art, and burial remains about the medical abilities and advancements of ancient Egypt. Includes reports of polio and tuberculosis.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Asclepius
Entry delves into the life of the Greek god of medicine, Asclepius, with a discussion on how he was portrayed in mythology and art.
National Institutes of Health
Nat'l Library of Medicine: Islamic Culture and the Medical Arts: Greek Influence
This site details Greek and other influences on Islamic medicine and includes illustrations of Arabic translations of earlier texts. Mentions The House of Wisdom (Bayt al-Hikmah) and its origins.
Curated OER
National Library of Medicine: Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa Von Nettesheim
Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim believed magic played a role in ancient medicine.
Read Works
Read Works: Old Time Operations
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text and timeline about ancient dentistry and surgeries. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Other
Revista Eletronica: Grecia Antiga (In Portuguese)
A comprehensive collection of digital artifacts and articles on Greek culture from antiquity to modernity. Many aspects of Greece's development, from philosophy, mathematics, writings, medicine to language, are covered. Check out "Quid...
Other
Greek Medicine: Hippocrates: Father of Medicine
Looks at the life of Hippocrates and the significant impact he had, and continues to have today, on the practice of medicine.
Other
Opthalmology in Ancient Rome
A short article on the treatment of eye diseases in ancient Rome. There were doctors who specialized in this practice.
University of Virginia
The Doctor in Roman Society
A short description on the status of Roman doctors. They were not regarded very highly since they cured so few people.
Science Museum, London
Science Museum: Brought to Life: Hippocratic Medicine
A brief overview of Hippocratic medicine.
Greek Gods
Greek Gods: Demigods & Spirits: Asclepius
Asclepius, the god of healing and medicine, was the personification of the ideal doctor. He even had the power to raise the dead. Zeus feared his power; read to find out what he did to Asclepius.
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: Andreas Vesalius, the Humanist.
Information on Andreas Vesalius, who wrote the first complete textbook on human anatomy from researching ancient Greek anatomy. It also explains the humanist philosophy.
Library of Congress
Loc: Rome Reborn: The Vatican Library & Renaissance Culture
This page chronicles an exhibit hosted by the Library of Congress of manuscripts and documents from the Vatican Library. Includes manuscripts of both a secular and religious nature as well as a detailed history of the Vatican Library....
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Centers for Disease Control: Emerging Infectious Diseases: The Thucydides Syndrome
A detailed description of the symptoms of the plague in Athens and an attempt to diagnose the illness. (Volume 2, Number 2/April 1996)
Indiana University
Indiana University: The Plague in Athens During the Peloponnesian War
Provides the historic background to Thucydides' description of the death caused by the plague and the efforts made to cure the sick.
Other
Greek Medicine: Aristotle: Father of Science
Provides a basic overview of Aristotle's life and accomplishments. The 'Aristotle in a Nutshell' section provides a useful list of his ideas in the many disciplines he studied.
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Dragon Science: Wisdom of Li Shizhen
Compare and contrast Western and Chinese medicine, and explore the benefits and medicinal properties of ancient herbs and plants.
Science Museum, London
Science Museum: Brought to Life: Hippocrates (C. 460 C. 370 Bce)
A brief overview of Hippocrates and his ideas about effective medicine.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Robert Koch and Tuberculosis
In 1905 scientist Robert Koch gave a famous lecture on his discovery of the tuberculosis bacterium. He demonstrated and explained his work, bringing his entire laboratory equipment and tissue samples for the audience to examine, and left...
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies
A fantastic resource where you can find biographies of historical figures. You can search by the person's name or by topics, such as Presidents, United States Leaders, Scientists, Inventors, Humanitarians, Explorers and Pioneers,...