Romans didn't know about invisible bacteria or viruses so they attributed many diseases to invisible demons & evil spirits... not so foolish really! https://t.co/uIeKFwzqJj
(Other diseases caused by imbalance of the humours.)
illustrations from by

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2021-06-28

Ten things the Romans used to wipe their bottoms: https://t.co/zoq6tUFbOP

(illustration by my husband Richard Lawrence after Peter Connolly & garum-loving octopus from my book by )

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Thanks for remembering, Naoise! Here's the link: https://t.co/wWmztlcDta And here are some illustrations by

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