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Curse Tablets: The Greeks' and Romans' Dirty Little Secret

Show: Holy Marvels with Dennis Quaid

Ancient Greeks and Romans left behind more than knowledge—thousands of eerie "curse tablets" reveal a darker side of their legacy.

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