(ANSA) - ROME, JAN 9 - Ancient Romans' IQ was reduced by the lead in the air they breathed, a new study says. The thirst for silver needed to mint sesterces had deleterious consequences for the health ...

The presence of lead in things like gasoline and paint up until the 1970s presented a bevy of problems for Americans, not the ...

Drought encouraged Attila and his Huns to violently attack the Roman Empire in the 5th century, a new study suggests. Researchers have analysed climate data based on tree rings that provides ...