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Ancient Romans Breathed in Enough Lead to Lower Their IQs, Study Finds. Did That Toxin Contribute to the Empire’s Fall?
Using Arctic ice core samples, researchers estimate silver mining and smelting released enough lead during the Pax Romana to ...
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How Pollution in Ancient Rome Lowered IQ of Population
Lead pollution likely led to widespread declines in IQ during the ancient Roman era ... exposure may have impacted health during the Roman Empire.... Grass covered mounds mark the site of a ...
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How Lead Pollution During Ancient Rome’s Glory Days Shockingly Lowered IQ Across Europe
New research finds that pollution from ancient silver and lead mining during the Roman Empire resulted in lowered ...