Inside the first hospitals of the ancient world

Long before modern medicine, ancient Sicily's Palaces of Healing offered patients care and treatments rooted in spirituality and nature. The ruins of Sicily's Sanctuary of Asclepius tell the story of ancient healthcare. From sacred springs to herbal treatments, these remarkable sanctuaries offer a window into the birth of early hospitals.

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How fruit flies led to a discovery about our body clock

A chronobiologist explains how his Nobel Prize-winning research uncovered the secrets of our biological clock.

BBC Select

US Markets put chance of interest rate hike at 85%

Market commentator Katy Kaminksa says the US Federal Reserve is under 'a lot of pressure' to lower inflation.

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Aboard one of Poland's iconic search-and-rescue ships

The Travel Show goes behind the scenes aboard the Zodiak II to explore Gdynia's rich maritime heritage.

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This robot dog patrols greenhouses to protect plants

The future of farming may have four legs as robot dogs help farmers spot crop diseases before they spread.

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Markets dip as oil and bond yields climb

Chris Maxey from Wealthspire Advisors says investors are waiting to see how energy costs impact interest rates.

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Photographing the vast wildlife of Yellowstone

Journey through the epic Yellowstone National Park with wildlife photographer Rylee Jensen.

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Wall Street down as oil hits $100 a barrel

Glenn Dorsey of Clark Capital says higher energy prices act as a tax on the economy.

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Wall Street under pressure as oil prices creep up

US markets have opened lower after escalations in the Middle East and rising trade tensions.

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Beach holidays meet medical tourism in Albania

Sun, sea and cosmetic treatments: Travellers are heading to Albania for affordable hair and dental procedures.

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The project reimagining the future of zoos

The Travel Show visits Bristol Zoo Project to see how it is rethinking the role of modern zoos.

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Why Ann Patchett doesn’t think kind people are boring

The author talks with Katty Kay about life, loss, and her new book Whistler.

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The race to decode animal language with AI

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Muted open on Wall Street amid inflation fears

Noah Hamman of AdvisorShares says it's likely that the Fed Chair is facing pressure from the administration.

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Photographing rare and elusive birds in Brazil's rainforests

Discover how 27-year-old wildlife photographer Nicole Carneiro brings her images of Brazil's rainforests to life.

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US markets down amid bond sell-off

JoAnne Feeney of Advisors Capital Management says the bond sell-off follows recent hostility in the Iran war.

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The lethal plants Agatha Christie used in her novels

The lethal plants behind Agatha Christie's famous murders

Lucy Worsley tours a garden of inconspicuous, yet deadly plants used as poisons in Agatha Christie's novels.

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The giant beasts returning to Britain after 6,000 years

The Travel Show joins a historic mission to return European bison to the British countryside after millennia.

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Why more US planes are getting stuck on the tarmac

A look at why three-hour airline delays are skyrocketing in the US and what this means for people's travel plans.

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How cutting-edge 3D imaging is transforming heart surgery

New 3D imaging helps surgeons carry out complex heart procedures with greater precision and clarity.

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Wall Street opens higher boosted by Nvidia results

Debbie Hippensteel at River Wealth Advisors says chip giant Nvidia is 'firing on all cylinders'.

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