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3 min readOctober 2026

The Fullonica and the Tax on Urine

Discover how ancient Roman laundries worked and why Emperor Vespasian introduced one of history’s most unusual taxes: the famous tax on urine.

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Curiosity

3 min readFebruary 2026

February: Rome's Most Unusual Month

Why is February the shortest month of the year? Discover the Roman origins, ancient traditions and surprising history behind the calendar’s most unusual month.

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The Fullonica and the Tax on Urine

February: Rome's Most Unusual Month

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