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Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World

Gina May, Helen King, Rebecca Fallas, and Eleanor Betts

Topics Covered

What is health? Ancient and modern perspectives on health and disease
Medicine, religion and magic
Using online resources
Vision: theories of sight, approaches to eye disease, including drugs and surgery
Body modifications
Diet and digestion
Human waste: using evidence from toilets and sewers
Conception and birth: theories and practices
Ideal bodies and disabled bodies
The health of the army: recruiting and treating soldiers

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Valuable insights on ancient health

The course, "Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World", engages learners with insightful content that explores the concept of health and illness in ancient times. Led by an involved instructor and mentors, the course generates lively forum discussions and offers a fresh perspective on the past. While no prior knowledge is required, familiarity with ancient Greece and Rome can enhance the experience. Overall, learners rave about the stimulating material and appreciate the connections drawn between ancient healthcare and modern-day issues.

Facilitates lively discussions among learners.

"Very stimulating material led to lively discussions among learners."

Provides valuable insights into ancient views on health and disease.

"This course is engaging and provides interesting insights to the concept of illness and health; and daring recipes for remedies!"

Draws connections between ancient healthcare and modern issues.

"The course is especially focused on making connections between the ancient world and the healthcare issues that we have nowadays."

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Time

18 hours

Via

FutureLearn

Institution

The Open University

Instructors

Gina May

Helen King

Rebecca Fallas

Eleanor Betts

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