Whipworm egg from the analysis of sediment from the sewer drain leading from the latrine block at the 3rd century CE bath complex at Vindolanda. (Marissa Ledger via SWNS)
Roman soldiers defending Hadrian’s Wall were infected by parasites that cause serious stomach upsets, reveals new research.
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The Roman fort close to Hadrian’s Wall in the UK. (Vindolanda Trust via SWNS)
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(Photo by Angela Chacón via Pexels)
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