The oldest evidence for lead pollution comes from ancient Greece

Researchers have found the oldest known evidence of lead pollution dating to around 5,200 years ago in ancient Greece

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2,500-year-old Helmet of Cotofenesti among objects taken after thieves used explosives to enter building. Dutch police have arrested three men in connection with the robbery of ancient Romanian ...
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Lessons from ancient India on post-conflict reconstruction

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An Ancient Headless Statue Is Found Amid Trash in Greece

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Peruvian Mummies’ Ancient Tattoos Come Under Laser Focus

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Lead pollution in ancient Rome may have dropped average IQ, study finds

Lead pollution in ancient Rome likely dropped the average IQ, a study found. The research is based on an analysis of ice cores extracted from Greenland.
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The Hill - Jan. 6
Lead Poisoning May Have Made Ancient Romans a Bit Less Intelligent

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The New York Times - Jan. 6

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