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Scientists analyzed bottle residue from ancient Rome. They found human feces

NPR | By Ari Daniel
Published February 19, 2026 at 4:33 PM CST

Archeologists found evidence that ancient Romans may have used a medical treatment involving perfume... and human feces.

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Ari Daniel is a reporter for NPR's Science desk where he covers global health and development.
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