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Exploring Mortality in Ancient Rome and Greece: Common Causes of Death

Exploring Mortality in Ancient Rome and Greece: Common Causes of Death

Dive deep into the most common causes of death in ancient Greece and Rome. This episode delves into how a lack of modern healthcare, urban living without central plumbing, impure water supplies, and insufficient medical knowledge led to low life expectancy and precarious health conditions in the ancient world. Discover the factors that shaped mortality rates during this fascinating historical period.