Summary:
- Archaeologists discovered the remains of infant twins buried together in a Roman-era cemetery in Croatia. The twins were likely born around 1,700 years ago.
- Analysis of the twins' bones suggests they may have died from lead poisoning, a common issue in the Roman Empire due to the widespread use of lead in everyday items like cookware and plumbing.
- The discovery provides insight into the lives and deaths of children in the Roman world, and highlights the health challenges they faced due to environmental factors like lead exposure.