A woman lost a body part after contracting a disease that caused a medieval plague. The 24-year-old began experiencing strong burning sensations coming from both of her legs, running from the middle ...

Scent was an important consideration in the mummification process that used oils, waxes and balms to preserve the body and ...

Welcome to ‘sensory heritage’, the study of how we engage with objects from the past besides what they look like.

Cultures throughout history have put lead to use for wacky and often deeply poisonous purposes ...

Scientists used an 'electronic nose' (and good old biological sniffers) to reveal the scents of ancient mummies.

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

Dorothy was playing, then accidentally fell down a flight of stairs. She hit her head and was knocked unconscious. When her parents found her, she wasn't breathing. They called a doctor who rushed ...

Traditional Greek Medicine refers to ancient Greek practices that have aided in the healing of diseases and the maintenance ...

Egypt was home to the first known scientist, Imhotep, a brilliant Black physician. Famous for designing King Djoser’s Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the Egyptian polymath Imhotep (Greek: Imouthes, c.

Students study Hebrew and either Greek or Latin throughout the programme, plus up to three additional languages chosen from a wide selection including Akkadian, Aramaic, Egyptian, Sumerian, Syriac and ...