Here are five strange ancient habits we're happy to leave in the past.

5 Bizarre Customs in Ancient Greece and Rome

World History

S ocial norms in ancient times were a sharp contrast to modern ones, and many of the customs practiced by ancient Greeks and Romans would be considered unusual or even gross today, such as purchasing sweat from famous athletes or washing clothes in urine. Here are five strange ancient habits we're happy to leave in the past.

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