This next story has it all - ancient texts, modern science and poop. What? You want more context? OK, fine. Researchers have found hard evidence of an ancient medical remedy involving essential oils ...

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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 ...

Researchers in Turkey say they have unearthed archaeological evidence that the Romans used human feces in medical treatments. Although Roman texts described the practice, this is the first time that ...

Human Rights Watch warns of autocracy dangers in 2026 global human rights report The Human Rights Watch released its 2026 report, depicting Trump's influence on world views and noting that 72% of the ...

In the storage rooms of a museum in western Turkey, an archaeologist noticed an unexpected residue inside a small Roman glass vessel. Dark-brown flakes still clung to the interior. Researchers have ...

Ancient Roman texts suggest that doctors in antiquity used a peculiar ingredient to treat certain medical maladies: human feces. This has been largely dismissed by modern scientists as a theoretical ...

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