The Library of Alexandria has become a symbol of lost knowledge, but its destruction was not a single simple event. This ...

The largest libraries of the ancient world weren’t mere book collections. They were centers of power, education, and survival ...

Indigenous people across Australia place tremendous cultural and customary value on many species and ecological communities. The very presence of a plant or animal species can trigger an Indigenous ...

He’ll continue his journey at Brock this fall, pursuing a Master of Arts in Classics and building on his work started during the Pantellerian excavation ...

Rutgers researchers have unearthed the earliest definitive evidence of broomcorn millet (Panicum miliaceum) in ancient Iraq, challenging our understanding of humanity's earliest agricultural practices ...

Throughout history, humanity has used nature's pharmacy for healing. In exploring nature as a source of shelter and food, early humans fortuitously discovered the therapeutic properties of plants, ...

Ayurveda, an ancient Indian health system, emphasizes maintaining body-mind-environment balance through lifestyle, diet, and ...

A community near an ancient Buddhist archaeological site on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island has established a voluntary school to teach young people history and culture that dates back centuries. The ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...