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Did Lead Poising Case The Fall Of The Roman Empire?

Did Lead Poisoning Cause The Fall Of The Roman Empire?

AncientPages.com | October 24, 2017

AncientPages.com - Archaeologists are investigating how and why so many people in ancient Rome died of lead poisoning. Some have suggested lead poisoning led to the fall of the

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Medieval Rich People Unknowingly Poisoned Themselves With Lead And Other Hazardous Heavy Metals

AncientPages.com | November 29, 2015

AncientPages.com - A new study suggests that medieval people were exposed to hazardous heavy metals like lead, which was frequently used to glaze pottery. The poor, who could not