Lucy Inglis

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Lucy Inglis is the creator of the award-winning Georgian London blog and her book of the same name was shortlisted for the History Today Longman Prize. She is also the author of two novels for young adults, including "City of Halves," which was longlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Branford Boase award. She lives in London.

Latest articles by Lucy Inglis

Polychrome wall painting from the tomb of Userhat, royal scribe and noble in 13th century BC Egypt. The scene depicts women and girls mourning the death of Userhat.

'The papyrus also recommends putting a clove of garlic in your vagina before bed': The texts that reveal the baffling healthcare for women in ancient Egypt

By Lucy Inglis published

In this excerpt from "Born: A History of Childbirth," author and historian Lucy Inglis reveals records from ancient Egypt that show how female physicians treated issues of "the womb," how men reacted to periods, and how the first known pregnancy test actually worked.

Ancient Egyptians