If you were going to be sick in ancient times, you would have wanted it to be in Greece

The medical lessons of the ancient Greeks can still be found in modern treatment. Footage from the show "Origins: The Journey of Humankind".

Published 4 Nov 2022, 11:36 GMT
If you were going to be sick in ancient times, you would have wanted it to be in Greece

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