Ancient Romans used hallucinogenic drugs, new study shows

The plant in question is Black henbane, whose seeds were found in a hollowed sheep or goat bone and was located in archeological sites throughout the Netherlands, according to the researchers.

A new study conducted in the ancient Roman ruins of Houten-Castellum in the Netherlands claims Ancient Romans used poisonous nightshade as a hallucinogenic drug. (Illustrative)

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FEBRUARY 12, 2024 13:15

Updated: FEBRUARY 12, 2024 13:18

Ancient Romans used hallucinogenic drugs, new study shows

The plant in question is Black henbane, whose seeds were found in a hollowed sheep or goat bone and was located in archeological sites throughout the Netherlands, according to the researchers.

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Ancient Romans used hallucinogenic drugs, new study shows

The plant in question is Black henbane, whose seeds were found in a hollowed sheep or goat bone and was located in archeological sites throughout the Netherlands, according to the researchers.

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