Sure, the Romans Were Smart. But They Could Have Been Smarter.
Exposure to lead from mining probably lowered I.Q. levels in the empire, research has found. It might be the world’s first ...
Roman Empire’s lead pollution was high enough to lower IQs, study says
Silver fueled the rise of the Roman Empire. But the ancient process of mining and extracting silver was also making the air ...
What we can learn about lead poisoning from ancient Rome and bird flu
In today’s health headlines, what we learn about lead poisoning from ancient Rome. Also, putting the first bird flu death into perspective and the Food and Drug Administration is taking a closer look ...
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Blocked sidewalks, lead pipes topics at Rome Common Council meeting
Anne Sullivan, who lives at the corner of Floyd Avenue and Cottage Street, asked about the city's sidewalk snowplows and ...
Lead pollution in ancient Rome may have lowered IQ levels, study finds
In ancient Rome, lead was widely used in glazed table wares, paints, cosmetics, and was intentionally ingested as well as ...
Could lead pollution have led to the downfall of the Roman empire?
Scientists are exploring the role of lead pollution in the decline of the Roman Empire, proposing that chronic lead exposure ...
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Pope Francis calls potential U.S. deportation plans ‘a disgrace’
If this is true it is a disgrace because it makes the poor unfortunate who have nothing pay the price of imbalance. This is ...
Unveiling the Orlandi Case: New Leads and Challenges
Regarding the many reports I am receiving, including the so-called London lead and the State-Church relations of those years, ...
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Quotes on the Ancient Romans
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.” “All roads lead to Rome.” “Rome was not built in a day.” Caesar Augustus boasted, “I found Rome a city of brick and ...