The discovery of an 11th-century Islamic astrolabe in Verona, Italy, has captivated historians and scientists alike. With ...

Though the bishop died before it was completed, it became the first detailed example of botanical art on record. Previous botanical illustrations were drawn roughly, since most of the focus had been ...

Saint Louis University's School of Medicine has a long tradition of excellence in medical school, graduate medical education and graduate education. Established in 1836, the school has the distinction ...

For centuries, hammams were central to Ottoman society, and while they fell out of use in Turkey with the advent of running ...