Scientists find first physical evidence that Romans used human poop as medicine

Archaeologists in Turkey say they have uncovered evidence that the Romans used human feces in medical treatments, according to new research.
Yahoo

Spy satellites found hundreds of Roman ruins, study says. See the declassified photos

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As the Cold War raged, U.S. spy satellites snapped photos of the rugged desert landscapes of Syria, Iraq and Turkey. In the ...

Residue found in Roman vial reveals first evidence of ancient physicians use of feces in medicine

The vial, also known as an unguentarium, is commonly believed to have held perfumes or cosmetic oils. A new chemical analysis ...
BBC

Drought caused rebellion against Roman rule - study

Three summers of extreme drought might have contributed to British rebellion against Roman legions, according to academic research. The drought took place between 364 and 366 AD and may have been a ...
Inverse

Ancient Roman Wine Might Have Tasted Surprisingly Good, New Study Suggests

From a modern, scientific perspective, the wine Romans drank is often seen as an inconsistent, poorly made, and thoroughly unpleasant beverage. It is alleged that Roman winemakers had to mask their ...
Irish Central

Irish-led study finds physical evidence of gladiators battling lions from the Roman era

Maynooth University in Co Kildare says a groundbreaking study led by one of its professors has uncovered the first physical evidence of human-animal gladiatorial combat in the Roman period. The ...
Miami Herald

Spy satellites found hundreds of Roman ruins, study says. See the declassified photos

Archaeologists analyzed declassified images of Syria, Iraq and Turkey from the 1960s to 1970s and found hundreds of Roman forts, a study said. Figure from Casana, Goodman and Ferwerda (2023); CORONA ...