Archaeological team's 'rare' discovery blames Romans for bedbugs in UK

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‘Incredibly rare’ discovery reveals bedbugs came to Britain with the Romans

Archaeologists find remains of insects that ‘hitchhiked’ here nearly 2,000 years agoFrom 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: …