Some researchers have theorized that the Roman Empire’s widespread use of lead ... Scarborough responded in 1984 in “The Myth of Lead Poisoning Among the Romans: An Essay Review,” arguing ...

NOVA: What do you think of the theory that the Roman Empire collapsed because the Romans suffered from lead poisoning? AICHER: Not much. The Romans did use lead in their pipes. However ...

This Roman lead drain pipe ("plumbaria") was found at ... is that they go hand in hand with drainage systems of the Roman Empire, which is obviously very important, toilets and baths.