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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Science
Vishwam Sankaran

Scientists may have solved 2,000-year-old mystery death of Roman baby twins

Lead poisoning may have played a role in the death of fraternal twin babies from 2,000 years ago found buried facing each other in Croatia, according to a new study.

Though it’s unclear exactly how the infants died, researchers, including Anna Osterholtz from Mississippi State University, suspect lead poisoning may have played a role.

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