ancient medicine

The ancient Egyptian legacy of anatomical science

The early foundations of human anatomy were built from traditions of medicine, embalming, and animal sacrifice.

May 25, 2025 • John Hawks

Ancient amputations tell remarkable stories of survival and care

A 33,000-year-old case of an amputated leg prompts comparisons to earlier Neandertal instances of amputation.

Dec 25, 2022 • John Hawks

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