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Thomas J. DerrickThe Conversation |
Ancient furnace workers experimented with heating the ends of glass tubes to rework them. One day, someone blew into that tube and changed history.
Some have suggested rampant extramarital sex in elite Roman circles led to demand for silphium outstripping supply.
We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there’s evidence of perfumes, incense and...