Under the Roman Empire, late-term abortion was sometimes penalized—not as murder, but as a "fraud" against the husband who was being deprived of an heir.
In some cultures, women drank solutions containing toxic metals. While they prevented pregnancy, they often caused organ failure or death. ⚕️ Abortion: Surgical and Chemical Contraception and Abortion from the Ancient Wor...
Ancient medical texts are historical documents. Many substances mentioned—like or lead —are highly toxic and can be fatal. Under the Roman Empire, late-term abortion was sometimes