This Medieval Bear in Romania Was A Victim of Human Lead Pollution
One bear. Six years. One hidden history of pollution brought to light by a laser.
Tag: lead pollution
Oldest Evidence of Human-Caused Lead Pollution Dates from Over 5,000 Years Ago, Around the Aegean Sea
Lead pollution started peaking when the Romans took over the Aegean coastline.
Ancient Rome’s lead air pollution may have dropped average IQ by up to 3 points
Ancient Rome’s relentless lead pollution may have dimmed the intellect of its citizens, leaving a toxic legacy that survives in ...
