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Roman water supply

09/06/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

The Roman Empire was poisoning its citizens with toxic lead at least two centuries earlier than believed

The ancient Roman plumbing system was a remarkable feat in civil engineering, which paved the way for the provision of fresh water to the urbanites who lived hundreds of kilometers away. Rich members of the society had hot and cold running water, as well as a functioning sewage system to ensure the proper removal of […]

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