Poisonings went hand in hand with the drinking water in ancient Pompeii
Friday, July 11, 2025 - 18:45
in Health & Medicine
The ancient Romans were famous for their advanced water supply. But the drinking water in the pipelines was probably poisoned on a scale that may have led to daily problems with vomiting, diarrhea, and liver and kidney damage. This is the finding of analyses of water pipe from Pompeii.