Hundreds of Roman-era medical instruments now being examined by scientists may come from one of the earliest known examples of a group medical practice, or at least a place where health care workers ...

The grave of a medical man who died roughly 2,000 years ago has been unearthed in Hungary, along with needles, forceps, scalpels and other tools he used for his profession.. The medical toolset, ...

Researchers in Türkiye found chemical traces of human fecal matter and herbs in a second-century CE Roman glass vessel, suggesting some “perfume” bottles once contained medicinal preparations.

Researchers have unraveled new insights into a collection of "beautiful and functional" ancient tools used by Roman surgeons around 2,000 years ago. A team at the University of Exeter (UE) in the ...

Using state-of-the-art technology, researchers at the University of Exeter in the U.K. have shed light onto the function of uses of ancient Roman medical tools. Photo from the University of Exeter ...

A new study has revolutionized the understanding of ancient medicine by combining modern science with hands-on historical reenactments. Supported by a European Research Council (ERC) grant, the ...

The grave of a 1st-century CE doctor was recently discovered in the Jászság region of Hungary. Archaeologists from the Budapest-based Eötvös Loránd University, the Jász Museum, and the Eötvös Loránd ...

Excrement may not strike us as something doctors should use to treat patients. In fact, most people today would view feces with revulsion – but this was not always the case. In fact, there are many ...

The skeletal remains of an ancient Roman doctor and his medical equipment were recently discovered in Hungary, officials said. Photo from Eötvös Loránd University An ancient Roman physician was found ...