Routledge - Health and Disease in Byzantine Crete (7th-12th c)

Explore the hidden realities of daily life in the Byzantine world with this specialized study from Routledge. While art and culture often take center stage in historical studies, this book provides a rare look into the lived experiences of Greek Byzantine populations. It offers a window into health status and dietary patterns that are frequently overlooked in traditional historical accounts. By using bioarchaeological research, the text presents a fresh approach to understanding the medieval Mediterranean. The author examines how physiology, culture, and the environment interacted during the 7th to 12th centuries AD. This work is essential for readers interested in how people actually lived, what they ate, and how disease shaped their societies. This publication serves as a bridge between multiple academic fields. It uses data from biology, chemistry, archaeology, and history to reconstruct the past. Whether you are a student of history or a researcher in the social sciences, this book provides a detailed perspective on the biological history of Crete and the wider Byzantine era.