Archaeologists recently opened up a can of worms — well, sort of. When analyzing an ancient Roman toilet bowl, they found it was filled with the remains of parasitic roundworms. The discovery, which ...

The silver spoon was used to scoop out cosmetics and medications. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A Roman-era silver "toilet ...

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A metal detectorist in Wales unearthed a silver treasure: an ancient Roman ligula, archaeologists said. Photo shows a representative area of Wales. Photo from Callum Blacoe via Unsplash A metal ...

In a corner of the Vatican Museums sits a Roman toilet, which played an important role in the ceremonies of medieval popes - and inspired a scandalous legend.

An ancient Roman toilet bowl discovered at in Serbia was revealed to contain the remains of intestinal parasites, according to a new study. Photo from the journal Sustainability Archaeologists ...