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Romans living in ancient Britain were plagued by intestinal parasites, all of which are spread by fecal contamination ...

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

Sediments from a Roman latrine at Vindolanda show soldiers were infected with multiple intestinal parasites, including ...