Tuberculosis is an ancient disease; signs of tubercular decay have been found in Egyptian mummies dating from 2400 BCE. The Greeks were the first to describe tuberculosis in detail; they named it phthisis, meaning "I waste away." This exhibit (organized by Virginia Adi and currently on display at Lane) showcases key medical texts from Lane's rich historical collections, and includes descriptions of and remedies for tuberculosis from some of the earliest Greek, Latin, and Arabic medical authors, as well as from more modern authors.