2,000-year-old Roman pills discovered in a shipwreck. Chemical analysis reveals they were "collyrium" (eye medicine) containing zinc, beeswax, and pine resin. This is the first time we've seen a complete ancient medicinal prescription preserved.

2,000-year-old Roman pills discovered in a shipwreck. Chemical analysis reveals they were "collyrium" (eye medicine) containing zinc, beeswax, and pine resin. This is the first time we've seen a complete ancient medicinal prescription preserved.