Gladiator Women of Ancient Rome
Evidence shows women gladiators fought in front of crowds in Ancient Rome. Evidence shows us that women gladiators fought in ...
‘Hannibal and Scipio’ Review: Carthage Versus Rome
One of the greatest military rivalries of the ancient world featured dramatic scenes of elephants crossing the Alps, and a ...
Emperors & Scandals in Ancient Rome with Mary Beard
Joining Kate today is the one, the only Mary Beard, to take us back to Ancient Rome and help separate the facts from the ...
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 ...
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Ancient Romans Breathed in Enough Lead to Lower Their IQs, Study Finds. Did That Toxin Contribute to the Empire’s Fall?
Using Arctic ice core samples, researchers estimate silver mining and smelting released enough lead during the Pax Romana to ...
How Pollution in Ancient Rome Lowered IQ of Population
Lead pollution might sound like a modern problem, but people were subjected to significant levels during antiquity, too.
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Lead pollution likely caused widespread IQ declines in ancient Rome, new study finds
Lead exposure is responsible for a range of human health impacts, with even relatively low levels impacting the cognitive development of children. Scientists have previously used atmospheric pollution ...
Summer holidays haven't changed much since ancient Greece and Rome (except maybe the sand wrestling)
Imagine a summer holiday at a seaside resort, with days spent sunbathing, reading books, exploring nature and chatting with ...