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Rod of Asclepius

The Rod of Asclepius: The Symbol of Medicine from Ancient Greece

The Rod of Asclepius remains a symbol of health and medicine around the world to this day. Asclepius was a demi-god son of Apollo, who developed such incredible powers of healing that his Rod continues to be a famous...

First Complete Works of Hippocrates Sold for 25,960 Euros

The first printed edition of, the father of Western Medicine--Hippocrates--complete works was sold for 25,960 Euros by Vergos Auctions. The first printed editions of Hippocrates’ complete works were published in 1526 from the famous Venetian Printing House Aldi. The book...