What Did Ancient Romans Do Without Toilet Paper?
Hint: It involved a long stick, sea sponge, and bucket of vinegar.
What Did Ancient Romans Do Without Toilet Paper?
Health
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Humanity’s Surprising Variety of Approaches to Toilet Training
Don’t worry, parents. When it comes to potty training, you almost can’t go wrong.
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Death and Dying 101
A study of cross-cultural attitudes toward mortality can help young people accept death as a part of life.
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Food Is About Far More Than Bodily Sustenance
The North American food system prioritizes food that is inexpensive and fills the belly, without nourishing families, cultures, or social networks. We have much to learn.
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Were We Ever Paleo Perfect?
Looking back at human history from our polluted, sedentary urban lives, we can easily elevate our Paleolithic past. But was it all we imagine?
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Can Medical Anthropology Solve the Diabetes Dilemma?
As the number of sufferers continues to rise, some researchers are moving in new directions to figure out how culture and lifestyle shape disease outcomes.