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Some advice for staying healthy may sound familiar. But other recommendations – such as a fig-only diet for athletes – may raise eyebrows.
Imagine a summer holiday at a seaside resort, with days spent sunbathing, reading books, exploring nature and chatting with friends. Sounds like it...
When we read about the Greco-Roman world, we often hear the stories of famous and wealthy men and women. But the letters of ordinary people,...
The Roman writer Claudius Aelian (2nd–3rd century CE) tells us a curious story about a boy and a pet snake: A boy bought a small snake and reared...
The Greek philosopher Plutarch of Chaeronea (1st-2nd century AD) observed that our lives are divided between relaxation and exertion. For example,...
Today the perilous state of the environment is often in the news. Many stories describe how Earth is being damaged by human beings and discuss ways...
When we read about the lives of people from the ancient past, we naturally want to know what they looked like. But how do we find this out? In...
According to the World Health Organization, about 280 million people worldwide have depression and about one billion have a mental health problem...
If we want to research a subject, how do we do it? We could read about it in books or do experiments in a lab. Or another way is to find people who...
The Greek historian Arrian (c. 86-160 AD) said he appreciated the glory of victory at an Olympic games, but also warned it was very difficult to...