Ancient Wisdom and Modern Medicine
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.
Fields of Study & Subjects
History of Medicine Studies
Classical Philosophy and Thought
Classical Antiquity Studies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- AUC HISTORIA UNIVERSITATIS CAROLINAE PRAGENSIS
- Volume
- 65
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 61–74
- Publication date
- 9 January 2026
- Language
- EN