Mined in Derbyshire and smelted during a period of Roman occupationGalena, the ore of lead, was mined in Derbyshire from the Bronze Age. Romans worked lead ore in Derbyshire where it was smelted ...

Widespread lead pollution from the Roman Empire's metals industry caused a cognitive decline across Europe, with researchers estimating a 2- to 3-point drop in IQ due to lead exposure, a recent ...