Agnodice: A Brief History of Women in Medicine

Agnodice: A Brief History of Women in Medicine, offers an analysis of the story of Agnodice, the legendary inventor of women’s healthcare, in attempts to understand women practicing medicine in the ancient world and beyond. … More Agnodice: A Brief History of Women in Medicine

The Male Understanding of Female Bodies in Antiquity

Female voices are underrepresented or non-existent in writing regarding medicine and anatomy in antiquity. Female patients were not the same way we are today. They were not addressed by their name; sometimes they weren’t even addressed at all, but rather interactions were with their guardians. Can you imagine not being told what was going on with … More The Male Understanding of Female Bodies in Antiquity