Ancient Caribbean children helped with grocery shopping in AD 400

(Florida Museum of Natural History) Researchers have long thought that snail and clam shells found at Caribbean archaeological sites were evidence of 'starvation food' eaten in times when other resources were lacking. Now, a University of Florida study suggests these shells may be evidence of children helping with the grocery shopping -- AD 400 style.

from EurekAlert! - Archaeology https://ift.tt/2HVsVTI