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6. Early Cases of Heat Illnesses

While there are not many records of heat exhaustion in medical history, there are plenty discussing heat stroke. In 24 B.C., Aelius Gallus lost a large part of his army to heat stroke while leading a campaign against Arabia. The ailment of his soldiers, later recorded by Roman senator Dio Cassius, is consistent with descriptions of heat stroke. Records also show the first U.S. Navy death was due to heat stroke.

Heat Exhaustion Heat Stroke Ancient Diane Labombarbe / Getty Images

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