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What the Ancients Knew: The Asclepions - Healing in Anc ...
It's healing the Ancient Greek way, through sanctuaries to the God of medicine and, 'breaking a leg" at the theatre.
Added: Mar 19, 2009
Views: 4346 Views
Runtime: 01:34
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