History

A truly remarkable find - An intact tub full of 1,800 year-old Roman face cream.

Found in London in a temple complex dedicated to Mars, it was made mostly of animal fat. The fingerprints of its owner can still be seen.

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— The Classical Compendium 🏛️ (@TheClassicalCo) February 8, 2022