history

19th-century Londoners would drink where they poop

In the 19th century in London, the river Thames was used as a sewer but also as a source of…

6 months ago

Coprolites reveal pre-Columbian Caribbean ate a variety of plants

Some coprolite samples from Puerto Rico revealed information about pre-Columbian Caribbeans eating plants.

7 months ago

Roland the Farter

In the latter half of the 12th century, it wasn't uncommon to entertain people by performing farts such as Roland…

8 months ago

A book about Nazi soldiers taking a dump

A photographer and artist published a book with peculiar photos of Nazi soldiers taking a dump during WWII.

8 months ago

4 dangers of Victorian toilets

Victorian bathrooms seem to be the origin of the first modern bathrooms, but not all that glitters is gold.

9 months ago

An overview of the History of toilets

Here's a short overview of the History of toilets, from ancient Egypt to the renovation of the sewage system.

10 months ago

10 ways to try to stay clean and healthy in trenches

During war could be harsh to stay clean and healthy but neglecting these aspects could be very dangerous for soldiers.

10 months ago

Going to the toilet in Norway before the 20th century

A historian and researcher explains how people used to go to the toilet before the 20th century in Norway.

11 months ago

Ancient toilets in Jerusalem reveal a fatal disease

Toilets found in Jerusalem was useful to reveal fatal disease such as the Giardia duodenalis which was the earliest case…

12 months ago

The National Poop Museum

The National Poop Museum collects, preserves, and displays human poop. It's another example of the interest in this subject.

12 months ago