Agesilaus II – A Disabled Spartan
Have you heard that the Spartan's killed new born babies that they thought were weak? Maybe you saw it in the movie 300? This is a myth, modern archaeological evidence…
Bapedi Culture & Medicinal plants
Medecine is one of the many forms of taking care for each other in human communities. The Bapedi tribe - also known as Pedi or Basotho and living in Limpopo,…
Mary Seacole
Mary Jane Seacole (1805-1881) was a British-Jamaican healer, nurse and business-woman. Daughter of a black mother and a white Scottish father she was born as a “free-person” at a time…
Ojibwe Bag
An Ojibwe bag, also known as bandolier bag, is a decorated shoulder bag made by the Ojibwe women. It is a cultural icon among the Ojibwe, people currently living in…
Akhmim Horse
Archaeologists found, at Akhmim, in Egypt, a toy dated to 1st-3rd century AD. It is a small wooden horse, with traces of black and red paint. Children of almost 2000…
Natural Medicine
The term "natural medicine" indicates any form of healthcare and therapeutics relying on natural remedies only. Many human societes have made and make use of this healing method, based on…
The Therapeutic use of Music
A Chinese adage says, “Music before medicine”. Music was believed to have the power to heal the heart, enrich the mind, and harmonize a person’s soul. The Chinese character for…
The Dolphins fresco
The illustration below is inspired by a famous fresco from Knossos, Crete, the "Dolphins fresco". Extraordinary animals! Dolphins also appear in ancient Greek art and mythology, as having a close…
Healing hands, caring heart
From the artist: 'From the outset I asked myself what does the act of caring mean to me. I knew that I wanted to express this from a celebratory perspective:…
Where civilization starts
This image is inspired by the Mead story that inspired this project. Artist: Leo Rutledge Download a high resolution image with this buttonDownload