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Crusty residue of Roman-era chamber pots reveals parasite once believed to originate in Central America
While you may think it is important to regularly clean your toilet, you’re potentially robbing future archaeologists of a ...
An international team of researchers has managed to reconstruct the health and sanitation conditions of the inhabitants of ...
New research published today in the Journal of Archaeological Science Reports reveals how archaeologists can determine when a pot was used by Romans as a portable toilet, known as a chamber pot.
Much is known about ancient Rome’s command of aqueduct technology, but recent findings suggest they had some ideas about on-the-go sewage technology as well. This month, researchers excitedly unveiled ...
Ancient Roman archaeological sites are littered with ceramic pots, and it can be challenging to definitively determine the purpose of any given pot—for instance, if it was used for storage or as a ...
Archaeologists develop method of identifying intestinal parasites concealed within 1,500-year-old 'chamber pot'. New technique helps distinguish portable toilets from other jars and ceramic vessels, ...
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