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> It's been speculated that the fall of the Roman Empire can be partially attributed to prevalence of lead pipes and leaded drinking vessels. When a critical ma
by aucisson_masque 2y ago
> It's been speculated that the fall of the Roman Empire can be partially attributed to prevalence of lead pipes and leaded drinking vessels. When a critical mass of elites/rulers have lead poisoning there was a subsequent collapse of those societies.
I agree with the other part of your text but this lead contributing to downfall of roman society is not spoken about by serious historians.
Plagues, societal evolution, mass migration, change of climate are what caused downfall of Roman empire.
As far as I know, lead would be marginal at best.
- bluGill 2y agoHe said speculated. I've heard that speculation many times, enough to say it is true that people speculate about it. However as you say, there is no reason to believe it is true. People should stop speculating about it.
- aucisson_masque 2y agowell... yes, he was only referring to speculations but at some point if you speculate enough, it becomes true for the general population. There need to be a 'naysayer' answering this speculation anytime it appears or with such a good story, it spreads like wild fire.