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 ...
Greek Reporter

Ancient Greek Medicine Comes Back to Life

Traditional Greek Medicine refers to ancient Greek practices that have aided in the healing of diseases and the maintenance ...
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Ancient Romans used poo as medicine - and now there's visual proof

Ancient Romans may have used poo for medicine (yes, really), according to a new study. The discovery was made in Turkey by scientists after they discovered "dark brownish flakes" in a 1,900-year-old ...

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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5 lessons about misinformation from ancient Greek and Roman scientists

Jemima McPhee receives funding from an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Scholarship. Ancient scientists can be easy to dismiss. Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus, often ...