alt_history Sciencedaily Archaeology 2026-10-11

Neanderthals may have used prehistoric birch tar as natural antibiotic

Researchers suggest that Neanderthals utilized birch tar, traditionally known as glue, for its antibacterial properties to treat infected wounds.

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