Summary:

• **Ancient Romans Used Poop as Medicine**: Archaeologists found evidence that ancient Roman doctors actually used human waste as a treatment for skin diseases and wounds. Scientists discovered traces of human feces in medicine jars from 2,000 years ago, proving that this gross practice really happened.

• **Why It Might Have Actually Worked**: Even though it sounds yucky, poop contains helpful bacteria and substances that could have helped heal certain skin problems. This discovery shows that ancient people understood some medical ideas that science is only now beginning to understand better.