Ancient Technology: Ancient Medicine: From Sorcery to Surgery
Brain surgery performed 9,000 years ago? YES! And patients did LIVE!! Today's aspirin? Oh, they used the same thing 9,000 years ago. Acupuncture? Old as the hills. Get ready for more surprises as you learn how ancient medical breakthroughs still improve our health today. This fascinating book describes how ancient societies laid the groundwork for modern healthcare through a mix of superstition, trial and error, and sheer genius. But, thankfully, we don't still use the jaws of giant, living ants to suture cuts!