Diarrhea and stomachaches plagued Roman soldiers stationed at Hadrian’s Wall, discovery of microscopic parasites finds

Diarrhea and stomachaches plagued Roman soldiers stationed at Hadrian’s Wall, discovery of microscopic parasites finds

A bird’s-eye view of a third-century baths and latrine block at Vindolanda. (Image credit: Vindolanda Trust) Roman soldiers safeguarding Hadrian’s Wall in Britain were well familiarized with diarrhea and stomachaches,…

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