Ancient civilizations frequently used poisons for a variety of purposes, including retribution, achieving success, and eliminating individuals deemed to be a burden. The ancient Greeks and Romans, despite often disagreeing, regularly employed poisons, selecting substances based on the specific circumstances. According to pharmacology doctor Roger Smith’s commentary on poisonous metals at Dartmouth University medical school, the most commonly used toxin in ancient Greece was the poison dandelion, a plant within the same family as the carrot. This information is referenced in Plato’s account of the death of the philosopher Socrates (469-399 BC), who is allegedly poisoned with a plant considered the most poisonous in the Arctic zone. Throughout history, humans have used poisons to resolve conflicts and achieve desired outcomes. Topics: #used #ancient #poisons Post navigation The settlement has almost been depopulated. Israel evacuates a whole city for the first time Top 5 of the week