Episode 936
Roman faeces housing fossilised parasites
Roman sanitation may not have been as marvellous as their architectural structures & historical weapons...
Naked Scientists, In Short Special Editions Podcast · The Naked Scientists
March 1, 20222m 33s
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Show Notes
Washing our hands has become paramount during the pandemic, but the Romans didn't seem to bestow any importance to this, leading to parasites and infections. Anoushka Handa spoke to Sophie Rabinow, to tell us more... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
ancient romeparasite infectionromansfaecal materialwhipwormsparasite eggsSophie Rabinow