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Pompeii's Time-Frozen Snapshot
- Pompeii was a typical Roman port town with everyday life frozen by a volcanic eruption in 79 CE.
- The preservation offers unique insights but doesn't perfectly reflect daily life due to the eruption's disruption.
Roman Dental Hygiene Practices
- Romans did not brush their teeth with modern tools but chewed sticks and rubbed teeth with rags.
- This likely caused widespread dental problems and bad breath in Pompeii.
Roman Bathhouse Realities
- Roman public baths featured multiple temperature rooms and exercise yards but lacked modern hygiene chemicals.
- Bathers shared water containing bacteria, dead skin, and bodily waste, making them less sanitary than today.