Are we really living longer than our ancestors...no, not really.
In the 1st Century, the consul M Valerius Corvinos (100 years), Cicero’s wife Terentia (103), a woman named Clodia (115 – and who had 15 children along the way), and the actress Lucceia who performed on stage at 100 years old.
Of 397 ancients in total, 99 died violently by murder, suicide or in battle.
Of the remaining 298, those born before 100BC lived to a median age of 72 years.
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In the 1st Century, the consul M Valerius Corvinos (100 years), Cicero’s wife Terentia (103), a woman named Clodia (115 – and who had 15 children along the way), and the actress Lucceia who performed on stage at 100 years old.
Of 397 ancients in total, 99 died violently by murder, suicide or in battle.
Of the remaining 298, those born before 100BC lived to a median age of 72 years.
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/...r-than-our-ancestors?utm_source=pocket-newtab