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‘Incredibly rare’ discovery reveals bedbugs came to Britain with the Romans (www.theguardian.com)

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Archaeologists find remains of insects that ‘hitchhiked’ here nearly 2,000 years ago

From plumbing to public baths, the Romans left their mark on Britain’s health. But it may not have all been positive. Archaeologists working at Vindolanda, a Roman garrison site south of Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland, have unearthed fresh evidence that the Romans also brought us ... bedbugs.

Dr Andrew Birley, who heads the Vindolanda archaeological team, said: “It is incredibly rare to find them in any ancient context.”

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[–] sirico@feddit.uk 10 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Yes but apart from that what have the Romans done for us?

[–] digger@lemmy.ca 2 points 9 months ago

The aqueduct.