Ancient toilets and trash pits are like heaven to archaeologists. They might not have the glamor of a gleaming medieval jewel or intricate Roman mosaic, but they brim with clues about the everyday ...

The Iron Age users of two ancient toilets in Jerusalem were not a healthy bunch, according to an analysis of poop samples from the 2,500-year-old latrines. Researchers found traces of ...

Ann Olga Koloski-Ostrow, who teaches at Brandies University, has studied the toilets and sewage systems of ancient Rome. Ancient Toilets, Sewer Systems Provide Treasure Trove For Researchers The ...

Toilets are everyone's best friend in the morning. And you know exactly why. Talking about it may not sound so pleasant, but this mundane daily object has a rich history that is worth "unloading." ...

Ancient Roman concrete's remarkable durability is being studied through a 1,900-year-old toilet. This material contains ...

In 2019, construction workers were digging up a site at the Armon Hanatziv Promenade in Jerusalem, and found the remains of an ancient structure they believe to be a palace or luxury villa.

New research published today in the Journal of Archeaological Science Reports reveals how archeologists can determine when a pot was used by Romans as a portable toilet, known as a chamber pot.

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