Roman soldiers defending Hadrian's Wall were infected by parasites, study finds

A new analysis of sewer drains from the Roman fort of Vindolanda, close to Hadrian's Wall, has shown that the occupants were ...

Roman Soldiers Fought an Invisible Enemy Inside Their Own Fort

Roman soldiers at Hadrian’s Wall weren’t just defending the frontier—they were also battling parasites that made daily life ...
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Roman soldiers defending Hadrian’s Wall suffered with intestinal worms, diarrhoea

Cambridge researchers examined ancient sewer drain sediment and found the Roman soldiers were far from comfortable. They suffered from intestinal worms and diarrhea, according to a news release by ...

Diarrhea slowed down Roman soldiers

Roundworms are eight- to 12-inches-long and live in the intestines, They can cause abdominal pain, fever, and diarrhea. The types of roundworms typically in humans include pinworms and ascariasis, but ...
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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 ...
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How The Gladius Became Ancient Rome's Most Iconic Weapon

One of the great strengths of the Roman army was its ability to evolve over time — tactically, strategically, and technologically. Anything that could give its soldiers an extra edge on the ...
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Roman soldiers defending Hadrian’s Wall infected by parasites, study finds

Research by Cambridge and Oxford universities examining parasites in the Roman soldiers garrisoned at the fort of Vindolanda ...