How Did Ancient Royals Protect Themselves From Being Poisoned?

ever wondered how kings and queens stayed safe from poison in ancient Rome and Medieval Europe they used food tasters these brave souls sampled every dish and drink before it reached the Royal table to make sure it wasn't laced with poison for example Emperor Nero had a team of food tasters to protect him from political Rivals this practice was especially common in the first to 15th centuries the job was dangerous some tasters did fall ill or even die if the poison was slow acting tasters were often chosen for their health experience and loyalty as they needed to be both reliable and resilient over time the advancements in food safety and changes in political strategies led to the decline of this dangerous job but for centuries these unsung heroes played a crucial role in safeguarding royalty from a deadly threat