Archaeologists find Renaissance-era pee flasks in Rome
A treasure trove of medical waste dating back to a 16th century hospital were found in an ancient Roman ruin.
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A treasure trove of medical waste dating back to a 16th century hospital were found in an ancient Roman ruin.
Population growth, hygiene and waste disposal go hand in hand. Urine flasks amongst medical supplies found in a 500-year-old dump help explain the spread of epidemics.
Archaeologists in Rome have unearthed a treasure trove of illuminating artifacts at the site of an ancient hospital, including "urine flasks" -- which doctors used to diagnose various ailments.
Archaeologists have unearthed 500-year-old 'urine flasks' at a medical dump within Caesar's forum in Rome.
A study published in early April suggests the Renaissance Romans were just as weird as their ancestors were brilliant.