The Library of Alexandria has become a symbol of lost knowledge, but its destruction was not a single simple event. This ...

Indigenous people across Australia place tremendous cultural and customary value on many species and ecological communities. The very presence of a plant or animal species can trigger an Indigenous ...

Throughout history, humanity has used nature's pharmacy for healing. In exploring nature as a source of shelter and food, early humans fortuitously discovered the therapeutic properties of plants, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Anna Haines covers wellness, style and beauty. When we’re in search of healing, the five senses are our first line of treatment.

Throughout human history, our ancestors left behind countless puzzles that continue to baffle scientists, archaeologists, and historians today. From impossibly precise stonework that predates known ...

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

A community near an ancient Buddhist archaeological site on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island has established a voluntary school to teach young people history and culture that dates back centuries. The ...

I’m a proud Yorta Yorta and Barapa Barapa man, an Indigenous astronomer and a trainee ecologist. When I look at the night sky, I don’t just see stars. Instead, I see an ancient knowledge system that ...

For the Ancient Greeks, virtue was the most important quality a person could have, and being virtuous was the absolute goal ...

Our modern financial world has evolved to include the use of credit cards, online banking, and Venmo. But centuries before ...