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: metallurgy
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.
Researchers decipher mystery ingredients in ancient Chinese recipes for bronze
Metal-making practices described in a 2300-year-old text are more sophisticated than anyone realized.
