Lead poisoning in ancient Rome
Lead was known to the ancients from at least the 4th millennium BC, but its use increased markedly during Roman times, to the extent that it became a health hazard. Mines and foundry furnaces caused air pollution; lead was extensively used in plumbing; domestic utensils were made of lead and pewter...
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Main Authors: | Francois P. Retief, Louise Cilliers |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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University of the Free State
2005-06-01
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Series: | Acta Theologica |
Online Access: | https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/at/article/view/2086 |
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