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A Weighty Metal: Lead Poisoning in the Middle Ages
University of West Florida Libraries
Student Scholars Symposium and Faculty Research Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 04/18/2024)
04/18/2024
Abstract
A study of primary documents, secondary sources, and the archaeological record reveal that lead poisoning was likely a common illness in the Roman Era and Middle Ages that contributed widely to poor health among the European population and may have even caused social instability. The sources of lead contact were numerous and included food and drink, objects of everyday use, occupational exposure, environmental pollution, medicines, and cosmetics.
Details
- Title
- A Weighty Metal
- Resource Type
- Poster
- Event
- Student Scholars Symposium and Faculty Research Showcase (University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida, 04/18/2024)
- Contributors
- Marie Champagne (Faculty Mentor)
- Publisher
- University of West Florida Libraries; Argo Scholar Commons
- Format
- pdf
- Copyright
- Permission granted to the University of West Florida Libraries by the author to digitize and/or display this information for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires the permission of the copyright holder.
- Identifiers
- 99380555884106600
- Academic Unit
- History and Philosophy; College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities; Office of Undergraduate Research; 2024 Student Scholars Symposium & Faculty Research Showcase
- Language
- English