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  • Historical Fighters and WrestlersHistorical Fighters and Wrestlers
    Health and Fitness History's list of the most notable historical combat athletes, including figures like Diagoras of Rhodes and Egyptian Horus.
  • Compendium of Materia MedicaCompendium of Materia Medica
    The Compendium of Materia Medica is considered the most influential ancient herbal text in the Traditional Chinese Medicine community.
  • History of Combat SportsHistory of Combat Sports
    The history of combat sports, from ancient Asia, to Mesopotamia, to Europe – learn about fighting, boxing, and wrestling across cultures throughout history.
  • History of SoccerHistory of Soccer
    The history of soccer, from ancient China to medieval Europe – learn about football games of the past and the development of modern association football.
  • Historical RunnersHistorical Runners
    Health and Fitness History's list of the most historical runners, including the legend behind the marathon race, Pheidippides.
  • Ancient Greek MedicineAncient Greek Medicine
    Ancient Greek medicine paved the way for Western healthcare practices, growing from prayers to the gods to precise diagnoses and prescriptions.
  • Ancient Aztec NutritionAncient Aztec Nutrition
    Ancient Aztec nutrition revolved heavily around corn and maize, complimented with vegetables and a lot of salt and chili pepper. Insects, too.
  • History of HockeyHistory of Hockey
    The history of hockey, from ancient Irish fields to frozen Canadian lakes – learn about the hockey sports different cultures have played throughout history.