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Almost every Roman city had large public latrines, where many people - often 20 or more - could relieve themselves in remarkably opulent settings. This video explores how the use, decoration, and (many) hazards of Rome's latrines.
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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:33 Private toilets
1:34 Chamber pots
2:01 Public latrines
3:58 Woosh Drains!
4:21 How to use a Roman latrine
5:09 The infamous sponge
6:00 How dirty were latrines?
7:05 Conclusion
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