Middens: Trash That Tells History | Science News

Ancient trash piles, or middens, are turning into time capsules revealing what humans ate, how many lived in a place, and even if they used tools—all thanks to shells preserving organic materials. But it’s not just us: rodents also stash food and trinkets, sometimes sealing them with pee that hardens into amberat, offering clues about both rats and the humans around them. From human leftovers to rodent hoards, the discarded stuff holds deep historical secrets. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9aed6feabbbf3ac9