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7 Ancient Roman Medical Beliefs That Seem Absurd Today

7 Ancient Roman Medical Beliefs That Seem Absurd Today

Oct 23, 2025-By Caiden Pannell

Romans drank gladiator blood for epilepsy and used mouse droppings for kidney stones. These 7 medical practices would get a doctor fired today.

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