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Unearthed! in 2017, Part 2

Stuff You Missed in History Class

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Ancient Toilets, Neanderthal Behaviors, and Prehistoric Discoveries

This chapter explores various discoveries related to ancient toilets, including an ancient privy found at Hadrian's Wall in Denmark and Paul Revere's privy in Massachusetts. It also discusses new findings on Neanderthal behaviors, such as their consumption of mushrooms and their use of plants as medicine. Finally, it covers the excavation of a prehistoric hillfort that unveiled a golden brooch, a child's grave, and a burial chamber.

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