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Microscopic Analysis of Roman Poop Proves Their Engineering Couldn’t Save Them From Parasites

This protozoan causes dysentery and is notoriously difficult to detect in archaeological samples because, unlike worms, it ...
Scientific American

Ancient Romans Guarding Hadrian’s Wall Were Riddled with Worms and Parasites

Romans living in ancient Britain were plagued by intestinal parasites, all of which are spread by fecal contamination ...