Forensic Odontology in Ancient Rome: Agrippina’s Identification Case
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Explore one of the earliest uses of forensic odontology in Ancient Rome, where Agrippina identified Lollia Paulina using dental features. A key moment in forensic history.
The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/Ainsley-Sorsby on 2024-12-04 16:42:43.

Original Title: TIL the first recorded use of Forensic dentistry is from ancient Rome. After forcing her rival, Lollia Paulina to commit suicide, Agrippina the Younger asked to see her severed head to personally confirm her death. Facial features were distorted, so she used Paulina’s unique looking teeth to ID her