A brief history of toilets | Francis de los Reyes

The video explores the evolution of sanitation systems from ancient Rome's public latrines to modern toilets. It highlights the importance of waste management for public health, tracing developments from early sewage systems in Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley to innovations like the flush toilet. The video also discusses sanitation practices in ancient China and the decline during Europe's Dark Ages. Modern advancements, such as the S trap and U bend, are covered, emphasizing the ongoing need for improved sanitation technologies to address global inequities.

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