This cream pot’s contents give invaluable historical evidence
At the Roman temple complex in Southwark, London, archeologists unearthed a sealed cream pot. It seemed uninteresting from the outside, but when they opened it up they found its contents were remarkably well preserved, something uncommon when it comes to cosmetic products. But they made another incredible discovery that could give a glimpse into how people lived 2,000 years ago.
The cream had finger marks on it. Now, this might not sound all that exciting, but it means the pot may give us insight into how people lived all those years ago. According to the experts, studying the composition of the cream could help figure out how and when this cream was used, as well as who used it.