Some scientists say lead poisoning led to the fall of the Roman Empire

There is no polity more storied in the west than the Roman Empire, but could its fall have really been caused by its choice of plumbing material?
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An Excavation Has Rewritten the Fall of the Roman Empire

A 13-year archeological excavation has shown that what was once believed a backwater town for the Roman Empire lasted far longer than originally believed. Interamna Lirenas was a thriving town well ...
Newsweek

Roman ‘Backwater’ Challenges History of the Ancient Empire’s Decline—Study

A supposed "backwater" of the Roman Empire is challenging traditional assumptions about the ancient civilization's decline, according to a research project that has lasted more than a decade. For 13 ...
Newsweek

Ramifications of Roman Empire’s Fall Explained by Geneticists

Geneticists have shed new light on the effects of the Roman Empire on Southeast Europe. New DNA analysis has shown how the rise and fall of the empire influenced populations in the Balkans—a region of ...
Washington Examiner

Joy Reid is fact-checked on claims linking Roman Empire’s fall to lack of diversity

Former MSNBC host Joy Reid sparked controversy after claiming that the Roman Empire collapsed due to a lack of diversity and warning that the United States could face a similar fate if it doesn’t ...
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A Staggering Excavation Has Rewritten the Fall of the Roman Empire

A 13-year archeological excavation has shown that what was once believed a backwater town for the Roman Empire lasted far longer than originally believed. Interamna Lirenas was a thriving town well ...
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Some Scientists Say Lead Poisoning Led To The Fall Of The Roman Empire

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In the grand cities of ancient Rome, aqueducts delivered life-giving water to fountains, baths, and homes. The concrete Romans ...