Naughty Romans

What Was the Venus de Milo Doing With Her Arms?

one theory...doesn't seem right.

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Binge drinking: What the ancient world can teach us about dealing with drunken revellers

One of the first recorded parties was thrown by Gilgamesh,
a Mesopotamian king who lived around 2,800BC

The Greeks put public health warnings into plays. One drink was considered good for health, a second would enhance “love and pleasure” while a third would encourage sleep. But ancient Greek drama warned of Bacchanalian revels degenerating into drunken violence. They also advised to drink a glass of water between cups of wine, and diluting wine with water.

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Museum of Poop Opens in Italy

The latest museum to open in Italy is full of shit—literally. The Local reports that the Museo della Merda, located in the village of Castelbosco, about 70 kilometers south of Milan, is dedicated to the history of human and animal waste.

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PSYCHE A LA FONTAINE

Guillaume Seignac

1870-1924

FRENCH

Pompeian frescoes cured with antibiotics

Bacteria removed from Villa of the Mysteries frieze during restoration

Some of the most celebrated frescoes at the ancient Roman site of Pompeii have been given a clean bill of health, thanks to a course of antibiotics.
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