Ancient Roman Toilets_ A Dirty Secret

Ancient Roman Toilets_ A Dirty Secret   #facts #shorts  Historical Video

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00:00Did you know that ancient Romans had public toilets where people would socialize while

00:03doing their business? These communal latrines were a common feature in Roman cities and were

00:07often connected to complex sewage systems. However, they lacked privacy, with multiple

00:12seats arranged side by side without partitions. Romans used a shared sponge on a stick called a

00:16tessorium for cleaning after using the toilet. The tessorium was rinsed in a water channel running

00:20in front of the seats, which wasn't the most sanitary method by today's standards. These

00:24practices, while advanced for their time, provide a fascinating glimpse into the everyday lives and

00:29hygiene practices of ancient Romans.