Ancient Tweezers, Modern Leprosy, Space Rock Recycling
The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week
Discovering Roman Tweezers and Ancient Hair Removal Practices
This chapter explores the archaeological findings of over 50 Roman tweezers used for removing armpit hair, shedding light on ancient hair removal practices. It discusses the cultural and religious reasons behind the Romans' emphasis on personal grooming and hygiene, and reflects on the similarities and differences between ancient and modern methods of hair removal.
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