The History of Kos: From Hippocrates to the Knights and Italians
The history of Kos spans thousands of years, from prehistoric caves to Greek city-states, Roman mansions, medieval knights and Italian administrators. This Dodecanese island, off the Turkish coast near Bodrum, earned lasting fame as the birthplace of Hippocrates. The father of medicine. As the home of the Asklepion, the great healing sanctuary of Asclepius. Ancient … Read more
