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Roman Empire’s use of lead lowered IQ levels across Europe, study finds
Researchers say the massive expansion of mining and the processing of metal ores caused airborne lead pollution to soar ...
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IQ levels dropped across Europe during Roman Empire due to lead use: Study
A new study turned to Arctic ice core records between 500 BCE through 600 CE to find a link between lead pollution and ...
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How the Roman Empire Lowered IQ Levels in Europe
The Roman Empire lowered IQ levels across Europe according to a new study, due to the vast quantities of lead pollution.
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Roman Empire grew after catastrophic volcanic eruption, study finds
Why empires fall is a question that fascinates many. But in the search for an answer, imagination can run wild. Suggestions ...
What brought the decline of the eastern Roman Empire – and what can we learn from it?
Why empires fall is a question that fascinates many. But in the search for an answer, imagination can run wild. Suggestions ...
Tyler Morning Telegraph12d
Arctic ice shows pollution has harmed humans since Roman Empire
Researchers examined three ice core records to identify lead pollution levels in the Arctic between 500 BC to 600 AD.
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Lead Pollution Linked to IQ Decline in Roman-Era Europe
A study analyzing Arctic ice cores reveals that lead pollution during the Roman Empire's height contributed to an estimated 2 ...
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Did Climate Change Really Bring Down the Eastern Roman Empire?
The survey and excavation databases, which were made up of tens of thousands of sites, were used to map the general changes .