Hippocrates

The odyssey of Greek research: Navigating beyond ancient shadows

Ancient Greece, renowned for its pioneers in science and medicine such as Aristotle and Hippocrates, has left an indelible mark on the world's intellectual heritage. These luminaries' profound contributions serve as the bedrock of the scientific method, zoology, and medical ethics.

Chinese doctors take Hippocratic Oath on Kos

Chinese doctors recently participated in a ceremony that revived the Hippocratic Oath in its birthplace, the Asclepeion archaeological site on the Greek island of Kos, where Hippocrates (460-370 BC), the ancient Greek father of Western medicine, lived and practiced, the International Health Tourism Center (IHTC) announced on Wednesday.

Greek chef cooks Ancient Greek delicacies in London

Greek chef has embarked on the ambitious project of introducing Londoners to ancient Greek cuisine and diet.

At “Life Goddess,” his London based restaurant, Louis Chrysostomou aims to present the Greek cuisine as a whole starting from the culinary art handed down to us from ancient Greek literary and philosophical texts.

Japanese Grecophile wants to save the Tree of Hippocrates

Coming from an ancient culture themselves, Japanese people show an admiration for ancient Greek history and an attraction to the Greek culture in general. The extent of this respect was exhibited in a Japanese man’s desire to save the plain tree that according to tradition was planted by the father of western medicine Hippocrates.

Ancient medical recipe of Hippocrates found in St. Catherine Monastery

Archaeologists have unearthed what is believed to be one of the oldest medical recipes that belonged to the “father of Western medicine”, Hippocrates. During restorations at St. Catherine’s Monastery in South Sinai, Egypt, monks claim to have found a 6th century manuscript that belonged to the ancient Greek doctor.

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