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Ancient Greek physicians, such as Hippocrates, shaped the medical understanding of baldness and influenced modern treatments.

One of the oldest and most enduring debates in world literary thought concerns the role of literature in society.

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I awoke in Florence to a dawn chorus. Hundreds of sparrows were swooping and melody-making outside the window. I drew back the heavy damask silk curtains to reveal the view: the sparkling Arno river ...

Order the blueberry pancakes (with a side of that excellent hash if you’re feeling ambitious), settle in with a steaming cup of coffee, and discover why this unassuming diner has earned its reputation ...

In the new series, Rob and Rylan ’s Greek Odyssey (3×60), the pair’s journey will take them from the splendour of the ...

The Morton Arboretum in Lisle isn’t just a place where plants grow – it’s 1,700 acres of botanical theater where every season brings a new act, and the standing ovations come in the form of dropped ...

His letter to recently naturalized citizens offers a glimpse into his vision of what it means to be an American.