history

Japan’s toilet culture at the Toto museum

A concise history of Japanese toilets, highlighting Toto's role in revolutionizing bathroom culture and boosting tourism in Japan.

2 weeks ago

Poozeum, another museum of fossilized poop

Explore the world's largest collection of fossilized poop at the Poozeum in Williams, Arizona, offering insights into prehistoric life.

5 months ago

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…

12 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.

1 year 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…

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year ago