From Rome to America: How toxic heavy metals destroy health and civilizations

‘If there’s anything to be learned from history concerning public health, it’s that supposedly advanced civilizations don’t always get things right, despite their seemingly progressive knowledge and understanding. For ancient Rome, it was a combination of decadence and heavy metal toxicity, believe it or not, that ultimately led to the empire’s downfall, a fact that bodes ominously for the similarly toxic modern West.

Rome’s downfall, according to some historians, was largely predicated on its use of lead piping for water delivery, as well as lead utensils for making wine and vinegar. Both royalty and commoners alike were exposed to lead through their water and food, in fact — so much so that historical records suggest that lead may have literally destroyed the minds of those leading the empire.’

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