The Dangers of Ice Age life

Life in the Ice Age was harsh and often short. This period's inhabitants had to contend with sub-zero temperatures, ferocious predators, and the daily risk of injury and disease. Cooperation…

Roman Healing Plants

The Romans used a wide variety of healing plants to treat illness and injury. Some such as Yarrow had been used for centuries before the Roman Empire. It was referenced…

Bronze Age Toys?

Caring for others does not just keep them physically healthy but also mentally too. Nothing helps mental health like being entertained. Children's toys are a tradition dating back over 3000…

Music to Heal

Musical therapy, used by physicians to calm patients and minimize stress, has a long history. In Ancient Greece, Damon, an instructor to Socrates and Pericles, believed its effectiveness was because…

Shamans

Shamanism is an ancient practice. Although the shaman's abilities vary from culture to culture, they’re frequently believed to have the power to heal the sick, communicate with each other across…

Two Million Years of Teaching

Passing skills on from generation to generation is vital to our survival as a species. Humans have always passed their knowledge onto younger generations. Even among our closest relatives, the…

Grooming

Grooming is a practice that dates back to our primate ancestors. It served multiple purposes, including cleaning out ticks and parasites and establishing positions in the group hierarchy. Grooming helps…

Chelsea Pensioners

For much of British History, there was little in the way of official healthcare. The monasteries, which had provided healing services for centuries, were shut down by Henry VIII. Charles…

Siida – Sami community

The Sámi are a people of northern Europe, and Siida is how they organized their societies before being incorporated into the national states. Initially, a Siida was composed of two…