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Leaded Dark Age Pottery Weakened The Wealthy
Skeletons reveal medieval people ingested lead from fancy pottery.
Joel Shurkin, Contributor
Technology
Ancient Egyptian Pigment's Future Now Even Brighter
First artificial ink is still blue, but now known to emit near-infrared rays when irradiated with light.
Charles Q. Choi, Contributor
Human
Ancient Mayans Inspire Modern Fade Proof Dye
X-ray studies reveal secrets of ancient technologies.
Devin Powell, Contributor
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