Hundreds of Roman-era medical instruments now being examined by scientists may come from one of the earliest known examples of a group medical practice, or at least a place where health care workers ...

Researchers have unraveled new insights into a collection of "beautiful and functional" ancient tools used by Roman surgeons around 2,000 years ago. A team at the University of Exeter (UE) in the ...

“This is an even rarer find than a Celtic helmet,” said Bartłomiej Kaczyński, the lead researcher of the project at Poland’s State Archaeological Museum, holding the corroded iron object that had ...

Using state-of-the-art technology, researchers at the University of Exeter in the U.K. have shed light onto the function of uses of ancient Roman medical tools. Photo from the University of Exeter ...

Ever heard or heard of a salpinx, barbiton, aulos, or syrinx? Well, neither has anyone else, for centuries (at least heard them). Until now. Credit: Luca Petrella These ancient instruments were common ...

Medical instruments dating to the Roman era may be evidence of a "group practice" run by health care workers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...