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 thick with lead, scientists found.
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Lead pollution may have caused the fall of the Roman empire
Arctic ice cores uncover how Roman lead pollution led to widespread IQ declines over 2,000 years ago, revealing impacts on ...
Even Ancient Romans Suffered Lower IQs From Lead Poisoning, New Study Finds
"Human or industrial activities 2,000 years ago were already having continental-scale impacts on human health," study lead ...
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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 from plumbing, wine, and cosmetics led to cognitive decline ...
Rare Roman gold coins discovered in Luxembourg
A team of archaeologists recently discovered a hoard of 141 Roman gold coins dating back to around the Fourth Century CE in ...
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Ancient Roman borders still shape well-being and personality today
Why are people in some regions happier and healthier than in other regions? For the first time, an international team of ...
Study indicates Roman Empire’s toxic metal usage decreased IQ all over Europe for 180 years
A new study suggests that widespread lead pollution during the Roman Empire may have contributed to a significant decline in ...
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Research results show that 'atmospheric lead pollution' by ancient Rome caused people's IQs to decline
Roman Empire's Air Pollution May Have Lowered The IQ of Europe : ScienceAlert https://www.sciencealert.com/roman-empires-air-pollution-may-have-lowered-the-iq-of ...