That ain't perfume! Ancient bottle contained feces, likely used for medicine

Researchers found a tiny bottle from ancient Rome that contained fecal residue and traces of aromatics, offering evidence ...
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Was Caligula a madman? Maybe. But he also knew his medicine, scholars find

Caligula, the notoriously erratic Roman emperor known for his bloodthirsty cruelty, probably also possessed a nerd’s knowledge of medicinal plants, according to a new Yale study. The study, by the ...
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Ancient Roman Texts Suggest ‘Madman’ Caligula May Have Actually Been A Medical Savant

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Most people know Caligula as one of history’s most deranged rulers: a bloodthirsty Roman emperor who supposedly made his horse a consul and murdered people for entertainment. But ...
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Scientists analyzed bottle residue from ancient Rome. They found human feces

Archeologists found evidence that ancient Romans may have used a medical treatment involving perfume... and human feces.
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Prescription For Poop: First Direct Evidence Shows Romans Used Human Feces As Medicine

Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...