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The Surprising Role of a Toxic Sweetener in the Fall of the Roman Empire

The Surprising Role of a Toxic Sweetener in the Fall of the Roman Empire

Discover how lead-laden sapa, an ancient artificial sweetener, might have contributed to the downfall of the Roman Empire. High levels of lead in drinking water and food could have posed serious health risks to Romans, with sapa carrying lead levels 200 times higher than modern safety standards. Understand the impact of chronic lead poisoning in this intriguing exploration of ancient history.

#Roman Empire, #lead poisoning, #ancient history, #artificial sweetener, #sapa, #toxic metal, #Imperial Rome, #grape syrup, #health risks, #historical collapse


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