Podcast: A plunge into the cesspits of Leiden
Archaeologist Roos van Oosten is studying Leiden's medieval cesspits. And on the basis of her work she reaches a surprising conclusion: the Middle Ages were no means as filthy as you might think.
In this science shot you will take a dip in the world of Leiden's cesspits. Van Oosten explains what these cesspits tell us about life in former centuries, and what the differences are between Leiden and similar towns such as Haarlem.
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Interview and editing: Merijn van Nuland
Image: Cesspits during the excavation at Garenmarkt in Leiden in 2017 (Photo: ADC ArcheoProjecten, Amersfoort).
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