Parasites plagued Roman soldiers at Hadrian’s Wall. They were infected by roundworm, whipworm, and microscopic protozoans called Giardia duodenalis. https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/12/study-roman-soldiers-battled-parasites-at-hadrians-wall/
@JenLucPiquantJennifer Ouellette
"Why are we trying to conquer this cold, soggy, INFESTED land, anyway?"
"For the lead mines."
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