Some scientists say lead poisoning led to the fall of the Roman Empire

There is no polity more storied in the west than the Roman Empire, but could its fall have really been caused by its choice of plumbing material?
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From Rome to the Arab Spring, the revolutions that shaped the modern world

This sweeping timeline covers 2,600 years of revolutions, from the fall of kings in ancient Rome to the uprisings that dismantled empires, ended slavery, and spread modern democracy. It’s a rapid, ...
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Scientists Link Mysterious Icelandic Rocks to ‘Little’ Ice Age—and Rome’s Downfall

The unexpected discovery of Greenland rocks in Iceland hints that a centuries-long cold snap may have helped finish off the Western Roman Empire. Reading time 3 minutes Many historians agree that the ...
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Ancient rocks tie Roman Empire’s collapse to a mini ice age

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Exactly what caused the collapse of the mighty Roman Empire has ...
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New historical 4X game Yield Fall of Rome is like a faster Civilization 6

I love finding, playing, and sharing videogames that involve ancient history. Whether it's sailing the seas of the Aegean in Assassin's Creed Odyssey, making tactical decisions in Total War, or even ...
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From secret cults to Christianity, how did ancient Roman religion change so dramatically?

Ancient Rome didn’t abandon its gods overnight. The rise of Christianity was a slow transformation of the cult-based religious order that had structured Roman life for centuries ...