Artful surgery

Article Abstract:

The diagnostic procedures for identifying and treating a number of cranial injuries that are caused by different weapons is presented. The case of a woman is discussed who suffered a skull fracture on the back of her head probably from a missile attack where she underwent surgery and survived, living for another two decades.

Greece, Care and treatment, Case studies, Skull, Skull fractures

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The pepper wreck: archaeologists reconstruct the story of a ship that nearly made it home

Article Abstract:

This article examines Portuguese maritime exploration and trade during the 15th and 16th centuries, focusing on the archaeological study of a shipwreck that occurred in 1606 along the Tagus River. Topics include the ship's cargo of spices, trade routes, and life aboard the ships.

Science & research, Portugal, Research, Discovery and exploration, Shipwrecks, Underwater archaeology, Trade routes, Portuguese history, 1383-1580 (House of Aviz), Portuguese history

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