Toxic Twists Ancient Rome

The Bottom Line
Question: Ancient Romans sweetened their wine with this substance. What was it? Answer: Lead is the culprit here too. Lead poisoning has been recognized for thousands of years. Unfortunately, lead still finds its way into foods and drinks. Examples include lead in candy imported from Mexico and lead-glazed pottery which contaminated foods and drinks. Back to questions

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