Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim believed magic played a role in ancient medicine.

An ancient alchemy workshop.

Provides the historic background to Thucydides' description of the death caused by the plague and the efforts made to cure the sick.

A detailed description of the symptoms of the plague in Athens and an attempt to diagnose the illness. (Volume 2, Number 2/April 1996)

Through tidbits, photos and timelines, this resource provides learners with an abundant of information regarding Aboriginal Health and Wellness. From what plants are used for medicinal purposes, to the residential school experience, the...

Coca is a plant that lives in the Andean region and is used to make the drug cocaine as well as being used in various medicinal and cultural practices of the Bolivian people. Find out about the science, history and uses of the coca plant...

Contains s number of works written by Hippocrates and translated by Francis Adams. Extensive primary source material.

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Navajos. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Tlingit, a native tribe. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Mexican Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Paiutes. (Note: Content is not the most current.)

Compare and contrast Western and Chinese medicine, and explore the benefits and medicinal properties of ancient herbs and plants.

This resource provides a biographical sketch of Clara Barton (1821-1912) includes facts and links to web sites for further research.

Mostly told in first person, this site from the Fordham University gives an account of Joseph Lister's work on the principle of the practice of antiseptic surgery and a brief overview of his contributions to science and medicine. A very...

Learn what it means to have courage by examining the lives of women who "Were pioneers in their fields, which included education, medicine, art, politics, and music." This page includes biographies of several women including scientist...

Read a brief life history on the first woman to receive the Medal of Honor for her bravery in the Civil War, physician Mary Walker.

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.

Delve into the history, spiritual uses, and medicinal properties of opium in the comprehensive resource.

Lava Beds National Monument finds its home in northeastern California. National Park Services provides an excellent overview filled with details to the rich history, culture, artwork and more.

Describes what life was like for soldiers during the Civil War.

This site from the Fordham University provides a detailed biography of this remarkable woman includes information about her writing, her health (she apparently suffered from migranes), her music, and her religious beliefs. A bibliography...

Chemist Paul Lauterbur pioneered the use of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) for medical imaging. He developed a technique, now known as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), in the early 1970s that involves the introduction of gradients in...

Online adventure game consisting of five consecutive episodes where you become a member of a team of scientists who investigate pain relieving drugs to see if they are safe. Episodes should be played in order; however, they can be...

Get an in-depth look at the genome which includes all genes, regulatory sequences, and other information found in noncoding regions of DNA. Articles on webpage explores the large amount of information available about genes and DNA...