❗The content presented here is sourced directly from Futurelearn platform. For comprehensive course details, including enrollment information, simply click on the 'Go to class' link on our website.
Updated in [July 25th, 2023]
The "Health and Wellbeing in the Ancient World" course offers an in-depth understanding of health and well-being in ancient Greece and Rome. Through a combination of literary and archaeological evidence, students gain valuable insights into how these societies perceived well-being. The course further examines the human body's intricacies, organizing it into organs and systems to explore ancient theories on its structure and function. Engaging with topics that continue to be relevant today, such as the mind-body connection, sexuality, aging, and gender, the course provides a fascinating journey into the past. No specific prerequisites are needed for enrollment, making it accessible to all, while an interest in the ancient world or classics can enrich the learning experience.